Maryland has become the 11th state to ban text messaging for all drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The new law will take effect on Oct. 1, 2009, and it will be considered a primary offense. That means a police officer doesn't have to have another reason, such as speeding, for pulling the driver over.
The District of Columbia, New Jersey and Virginia (effective July 1, 2009) also ban text messaging for all drivers.
Do you think Pennsylvania should pass such a law?
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