Cell Phone Use Leads to Auto Crashes

Susy Owen

Attorney

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It will come as no surprise to most that the use of cellular phones while operating an automobile increases the risks of a car accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Administration studies show that close to 80% of automobile crashes and 65% of near crashes occurred within three seconds of some type of distraction. And the main cause of driver distraction is -you guessed it - cellular phone use.

In 1985, there were about 91,600 cell phone subscribers in the United States, whereas in 2005 that number was more than 197 million. Expect to see many new laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cellular phones while driving. They are already in affect in many states and are coming to California in 2008. Every driver has an enormous responsibility to drive safely when driving a vehicle and sharing the road with others. The way the law sees it, one can't be driving safely while distracted by a cellular phone or anything else.

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