Saturday, May 25, 2013

Hawaii bans text messaging while driving

<p>HONOLULU, May 25 (UPI) -- Hawaii has become the 40th state to ban text messaging while driving, government officials said Saturday.</p><p>The fight against distracted driving began in earnest in 2007, when smartphones with text message capabilities came into widespread use.</p><p>The Governors Highway Safety Association said Rainbow State drivers have been given a clear message.</p><p>"This action sends an important message to all Hawaii drivers: cell phone use and driving do not mix," GHSA Executive Director Barbara Harsha told USA Today.</p><p><a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/05/25/Hawaii-bans-text-messaging-while-driving/UPI-32721369513064/">Keep reading...</a></p>

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