While I don’t ordinarily quote song lyrics in this space, I will say that The Doors may have said it best in the song Roadhouse Blues which includes the opening line – “Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel.”  While Jim Morrison wasn’t singing about texting while driving, the phrase certainly applies.

Among the important safety edicts that received approval in the closing days of the 2011 legislative session was a bill that will make it easier for law enforcement to crack down on texting while driving offenders and prevent tragic accidents caused by drivers distracted by this growing communication method.

The legislation elevates text messaging while driving to a primary violation rather than a secondary violation. Under the current law, a driver can only be cited for texting while driving if another violation, such as speeding, is also being cited. If signed into law by the governor, the new legislation will allow police to stop anyone they believe is texting,  or even reading an electronic message, on his phone or other similar device.