texting while driving

If you're one of those people who still ignores the law and talks or texts on a hand-held cell phone while driving you could soon be forced to do it from the passenger seat.

Legislation creating a task force to address the epidemic known as distracted driving was advanced by a Senate committee on Thursday.

Texting while driving leads to a multi-vehicle accident with injuries in Brick Township on Route 70 Thursday. Police say Just after 2:30 p.m.

Businessweek.com is reporting that a government study says texting while driving is up an unbelievable 50%. Twenty percent of drivers admit to texting while driving and that number is much higher when it come to young adults. The survey also found that most drivers say they will answer a call and continue a conversation while driving.