In December 2006, North Carolina introduced a ban on using cell phones while driving, in the hope that teens – the worst offenders – would put their cells down in the car. However, a study shows that hasn’t been the case – more teens have been observed using their phones while driving than before the ban, up from 11% to 12%. The observations were made as they left school in the afternoon. About 2% were reportedly dialing or texting as they drove.
Drivers and parents support the ban, but they claim it’s not being enforced, with the majority saying enforcement was almost nonexistent.
