Hands Free Cell Phone Devices

Hands free cell phone devices are now required in at least 6 states with many states pending legislation to stop the use of driving and talking and or texting on your cell phone.With so many laws on the books in a number of states already the hands free cell phone device companies are releasing more makes and models than ever before.Bluetooth enabled functions have improved the quality and functionality of the sound and noise distraction tremendously.
Choices in hands free cell phone devices are numerous with many excellent companies who are producing and manufacturing quality merchandise in a variety of makes and models to suit every budget.
Choices include models that fit snugly and comfortably in your ear to devices that clip on your rear view mirror or onto your steering wheel for ease of operation.Many of these units can be integrated right into your automobiles entertainment system so that listening to music or the radio as well as talking on your cell phone is an option.
For the motorcycle enthusiasts there are hands free devices that clip to your motocycle as well as a Bluetooth enabled helmet manufactured by Harley Davidson that gives you a smooth and safe ride.
Studies have shown that teen drivers are at highest risk when talking and or texting on a cell phone while driving.That is why legislation in many states has banned the use of texting for all drivers and banned the use of cell phones while driving either talking or texting for teens under the age of 18.
With literally millions of drivers on the roads who are using cell phones while driving it was simply a matter of time before banning the use of or limiting the use of cell phones to drivers who use a hands free device was implemented into law.
One can argue the point and rightly so,that there are many distractions for drivers besides talking or texting on cell phones.It is our responsibility as concerned citizens to be as cautious and alert as possible while driving our nations streets,roads and highways.Keeping those distractions to a minimum is required of each of us as individuals who understand that driving is a privilege and we need to understand that what we do while driving contributes to either our safety and the safety of others or we can be distracted and make the highways unsafe for all.
Using a hands free cell phone device is simply one way we can improve the odds for everyone involved.We cannot insure that using hands free cell phone devices will make us 100% safe but statistics show that those who practice this safe driving habit does help reduce that risk significantly.
Remember this! In many states it is not only a suggestion for your safety and the safety of others IT IS THE LAW! Stiff fines and penalties are imposed on those who insist on breaking those laws to the detriment of themselves and to others. The fewer distractions we incur while driving will help insure that the "Life You Save May Be Your Own!..and if not your own then quite possibly the life of a loved one or your child or someone elses child.Is it really worth the risk?
So Be Smart! Be Safe! Use a hands free cell phone device while driving if it is absolutely necessary that you talk while driving.
Good luck and here's to safe drivers every where!

GHSA Reports Cell Phone and Texting Laws

April 2010

State cell phone and texting while driving law highlights include:

* Handheld Cell Phones: 6 states (Calif., Conn., N.J., N.Y., Ore. and Wash.), D.C. and the Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving.
All laws are primary enforcement—an officer may cite a driver for using a handheld cell phone without any other traffic offense taking place.
* All Cell Phone Use: No state completely bans all types of cell phone use (handheld and hands-free) for all drivers, but many prohibit cell phone use by some drivers:
Novice Drivers: 23 states and the District of Columbia ban all cell use by novice drivers.
School Bus Drivers: In 17 states and the District of Columbia, school bus drivers are prohibited from all cell phone use when passengers are present.
* Text Messaging: 21 states, the District of Columbia and Guam now ban text messaging for all drivers. 15 states, D.C., and Guam have primary enforcement. In the other four, texting bans for all drivers are secondarily enforced. Some states limit texting by specific drivers:

Jenna Kincade
TJJM Publishing.com