Nationwide Insurance: 80 percent of Americans want legislation ‘to restrict’ driving while using mobile phone

Sep 2nd 2009
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We’ve already noted the dangers of driving while texting, but today there’s evidence that suggests many other people recognize the problem. A recent survey conducted by Nationwide Insurance says that some 80 percent of Americans support some sort of legislation “to restrict cell phone use while driving.” How you define “cell phone use” then becomes an issue.

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