West Virginia truckers support statewide texting ban
A group of truckers from West Virginia has declared its support for a statewide ban on texting and cellphone use behind the wheel, according to a local newspaper.
The Register-Herald reports that a bill is being considered in the state senate that would make cellphone use among drivers a primary offense.
Should the bill pass the state legislature, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has said he would sign the bill into law, the paper reports.
"We stand here shoulder to shoulder as a sign of solidarity for roadway safety,"
said Tomblin. "Texting has become a hazard on our West Virginia roads."
The paper reports Tomblin also spoke on behalf of truckers, as the West Virginia Trucking Association is in favor of the ban. WVTA president, Janet Vineyard, said the organization supports the prohibition after reviewing a study from Virginia Tech which revealed drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident if they're texting.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, West Virginia is one of a handful of states where a texting ban on all drivers has not been implemented.
The Register-Herald reports that a bill is being considered in the state senate that would make cellphone use among drivers a primary offense.
Should the bill pass the state legislature, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has said he would sign the bill into law, the paper reports.
"We stand here shoulder to shoulder as a sign of solidarity for roadway safety,"
said Tomblin. "Texting has become a hazard on our West Virginia roads."
The paper reports Tomblin also spoke on behalf of truckers, as the West Virginia Trucking Association is in favor of the ban. WVTA president, Janet Vineyard, said the organization supports the prohibition after reviewing a study from Virginia Tech which revealed drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident if they're texting.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, West Virginia is one of a handful of states where a texting ban on all drivers has not been implemented.
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