Texts while driving even more dangerous
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PALO ALTO, CA (KGO)—It turns out texting while driving is even more dangerous than experts thought. A new study shows texting is the most dangerous distraction you can face while driving.
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This does not surprise State Senator Joe Simitian, who sponsored California’s ban on texting while driving.
“I don’t think it’s any wonder the research is coming back confirming what I think most of us understand intuitively,” Simitian said.
But police tell us this law is tough to enforce. Many drivers will text with their phones in their lap where the officers cannot see it.
“I’ve seen several occasions where folks are texting or using a hand-held device; as soon as they see a police car pull up next to them actually throw their phone across the car,” Palo Alto Police Department spokesperson, Agent Max Nielepko said.
Only 13 other states ban texting while driving.
“I do think enforcement is a challenge, but having the law on the books means a lot of folks will obey the law,” Simitian said.
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