The first one. The Maryland State Senate passed a bill that would ban texting while driving. It heads to the House of Delegates soon. While forms of this bill have been killed in committee in recent years, there appears to be a better chance of passing it this time.
I have mixed feelings about this. I will admit, I've read a text message while driving. I have probably written one as well. But it is bad for attention. I do have however think there are a million other things that could be as distracting. Still probably a step in the right direction. Let's hope they don't go the route DC took of banning use of mobile phones without a headset. I know I see it everyday I'm in the city where someone is driving with their phone in one hand. I have even seen a very well known technology writer for a national newspaper do it on the Whitehurst Freeway in afternoon rush hour.
I actually totaled a car texting while driving, and I should be dead. I am TOTALLY in favor of that ban.
Hi LiLu. Haven't totaled a car doing it, but some close calls. In the end I think it's a pretty good idea. As far as the calls go, make it headset mandatory if they must.