Colo., N.C. Set Text-While-Driving Bans

Colorado and North Carolina have joined what is now nearly two dozen states banning texting while driving.

As of Dec. 1, police in the two states can ticket drivers distracted by the digital habit, which traffic safety experts say is especially hazardous.

The new Colorado law also bans talking on a cell phone but only for drivers under the age of 18.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the Colorado and North Carolina bans bring to 21 the number of states that have texting bans.

The District of Columbia also bans texting while driving, and on Jan 1, Toledo will become the second city in Ohio to ban the practice, following Cleveland’s ban that took effect in July.

By Michele Fuetsch
Staff Reporter