[NFBMO] BAN ON TEXTING, CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING SET TO TAKE EFFECT

[Gary Wunder]

I certainly understand why someone should not text and drive at the same
time, but I have a harder time understanding why you can't talk with me in
the same way we would talk if I were sitting across from you in the
passenger seat. There must be statistics about this that I'm not aware of,
but talking seems like talking. I certainly do understand that too many
people look at their screens to decide who is calling and whether to take
the call. I also noticed that though they claim it makes no difference, I
can feel the swerve as they come back into their lane.

 

I look forward to being enlightened. Thanks.

 

From: NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Daniel Garcia via NFBMO
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2023 2:39 PM
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Cc: Daniel Garcia <dangarcia3 at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NFBMO] BAN ON TEXTING, CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING SET TO TAKE
EFFECT

 

The following is from the Capitol Report send by my Missouri House
Representative, Ashley Aune:

 

BAN ON TEXTING, CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING SET TO TAKE EFFECT
Later this month, Missouri will finally shed its dubious status as one of
the last states that doesn't prohibit all motorists from using a cell phone
or texting while driving. But although a
<https://senate.mo.gov/23info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=364446>
new law largely banning the use of electronic devices while behind the wheel
takes effect Aug. 28, police will only be able to issue warnings for
violations until Jan. 1, 2025.
 
Under Senate Bill 398, police will be prohibited from pulling over or
detaining someone solely for using a cell phone or texting while driving.
Instead, police can only cite someone for a violation if they pull them over
for another traffic offense. The law also requires police to inform drivers
that they have the right to decline a search of their cell phone or other
device and prohibits the issuance of warrants to seize a phone or device in
relation to an alleged violation of the law except in instances involving a
car crash that results in serious bodily injury or death.
 

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