The article reports that New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed a bill recently that will make it illegal for motorists to send text messages via a handheld cell phone while driving. New Jersey joins three other states and the District of Columbia in enacting such legislation. The move will give police officers the authority to ticket any motorists they observe chatting or texting on a handheld device. The fine for texting while driving is $100.
Well, I agree with this article a little bit. There are some advantages and disadvantages when texting and driving or talking on the cell phone and driving. For example: What if you had to take an important phone call that has to do with something serious like a death in your family or something like that. Would they still fine you for that?
On the other hand, I can understand where they are coming from because you can get distracted easy from texting and talking. You might get so caught in the conversation or typing the text message. But I think sooner or later all states will have this bill passed.
Do you think it is fair?
Texting and driving is not a good thing to do. Some people who do it almost get into a addident. I don't text and drive i hope u don't 
02/11/08 @ 09:34 
I think that you should be able to text when you drive cause it can be important like something with the family, work, and friends.
02/11/08 @ 09:35 
Yes, I think that this bill is fair
02/11/08 @ 09:45 
You shouldn't do it period.
02/11/08 @ 11:07 
I completely agree with the fine for texting while driving. People don't realize how easy it is to veer off on the other side of the road. It would only take a split second to crash into someone and kill yourself, another driver, or the people around you. If you do get a text from someone, the least you could do is pull over to the side of the road to answer it. Then, your safety and the other people's around you won't be at risk.
02/11/08 @ 11:09 
I sort of agree with what you're saying. Texting and driving don't mix and can result in death, due to a car crash or something. But, I agree with the other part too. If it were a serious issue that had to be dealt with or something bad happened, then I would want to find out or find out that second.
02/11/08 @ 13:03 
they should ask to see if it's serious or not. if it is than they shouldn't but if it isn't than they should fine you with a lot of money.
02/11/08 @ 13:03 
I think that texting and driving is not a good ideal, but talking on the phone and driving is ok because you can still pay attention to the road. I disagree with the law because there are important things that come up.
02/11/08 @ 13:05 
Yeah, I agree..I think talking on the phone is okay as long as your phone is on speaker, or you have an earpeice. But texting while driving is a little dangerous. You're looking directly at your phone instead of looking at the road.
02/11/08 @ 13:06 
Hey dude if you think your so good at texting and driving then who cares forget on anybody that has a problem with it but anybody that doesn't have good ability that does that than they shouldn't do it.
02/11/08 @ 13:12 
I think it's fair, because it would cut down on the number of car wrecks and save a few lives.
02/11/08 @ 13:13 
I think you should be able to text and drive. I mean if someone wants to take the chance of killing there self in a wreck or something then let them. It should be decision to do it or not. Not the states.
02/11/08 @ 13:13 
THIS STINKS HA HA HA
02/11/08 @ 13:17
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