There is enough evidence out there that suggests texting while driving is dangerous. It always surprises me when I see pedestrians crossing busy streets while talking on the phone - often against the light - but while that is dumb, chances are they will be the ones paying the price. For drivers, the repercussions tend to be much more serious as they are behind the wheel of a few tons of metal. Is this the return of the nanny state of just common sense safety?
Determined to stop people from texting while driving, the Obama administration plans a campaign similar to past government efforts to discourage drunken driving and encourage the use of seat belts.
The administration planned to offer recommendations Thursday to address the growing safety risk of distracted drivers, especially the use of mobile devices to send messages from behind the wheel.
