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Tier 2 carrier Cellular South has joined a bipartisan coalition in Mississippi to support a bill that would restrict cell phone texting while driving by teenagers.
The ban, which is being led by a coalition of state senators, Cellular South and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Simpson, prohibits 15- and 16-year olds with drivers licenses or temporary learning and driving permits from texting while driving. Violators could be fined up to $500 for each infraction and up to $1,000 if the driver is involved in an accident while texting on the cell phone. Nine states already prohibit teens from texting while driving and another seven states have a text messaging ban for drivers of all ages.
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Comments
Posted by British Boy | March 23, 2009 - 4:05am
Ummmm
Are Mississippi really that backward that they're only just now suggesting that texting is dangerous whilst driving.
And only if you're young, backward hicks.
Come to Europe, they outlawed phoning and texting whilst driving years ago for all -
Posted by American Boy | May 4, 2009 - 3:05pm
Well British Boy, I can certainly see that you're a high class individual unlike the backward Mississippians you speak of... who by the way have some unbelievably hot women. What does your country have to offer other than a failing health system, dental issues, and a queen with an iPod? Sorry, but I'd take my chances in the South US any day.
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