If you are upset about the ban on using your cell phone while driving in Philadelphia, you may soon have more disgruntled company.
In addition to banning cell phones while driving, it will also be against the law to use your cell phone while traveling on anything with wheels. That means skateboarders, bicyclists and all other forms of wheeled transportation are subject to the new ban which takes effect on November 1. If you thought it was bad that you couldn’t use your cell phone while driving your VW cars, wait until this new law takes effect.
Many do not like the new legislation because they think it infringes on their rights too much. And once this law goes into effect, it will be easier to take it one or two steps further. Proponents of the law say it is benefitting the “common good” because it makes people safer.
For a first offense of using your cell phone while traveling on wheels, you are subject to a $150 fine. Repeat offenders can expect to pay more than that.
How do you feel about these cell phone bans? Should you be able to talk to someone on your phone when driving your VW cars? Should bicyclists be allowed to call someone while riding their bikes? Let us know your thoughts below.
