New York legislature passed a watered down bill on texting. Basically one can’t be stopped and ticketed for it unless there is another reason for a stop, such as speeding, reckless lane change, etc. Look at the story/video in the New York Times which discusses the law in England, where texting drivers can be jailed in extreme circumstances, such as causing death of others on the road. Texting by car and truck drivers causes thousands of wrecks and needless deaths annually.
“Toxic Toys”
November 18, 2009
Just in time for the Holiday shopping season, both The American Association for Justice and the Associated Press have announced that high levels of lead have been discovered in various children’s toys and clothing.