It looked like the legislation to ban cell phone usage while driving was going to pass in Pennsylvania. There were so many arguments for the bill that it almost seemed certain. That wasn’t the case, however, when Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted on it, the outcome was surprising.
The Republicans in the House were not satisfied with the way the bill was worded. They also thought the penalty for using your cell phone while driving was too harsh, especially in a time when people are getting taxed every time they turn around. They called it a sneaky tax that would punish innocent people who unwittingly broke the law.
Other states have similar laws. California recently passed a ban on using handheld cell phones when driving. New Jersey did the same thing. The Philadelphia City Council also passed an ordinance last week that banned talking on a cell phone when driving, cycling or skating on the city’s streets.
What do you think about banning cell phones while driving? I think we can all agree that we should give all of our attention to the task at hand when behind the wheel, but should using a cell phone be against the law? Your Pottstown area Honda dealers would like to have a discussion on this topic so leave your thoughts about it below.