How that equates to safer driving is baffling, as numerous studies have clearly indicated that texting, surfing, webbing, going on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest are all driver distractions that may cause a collision.

The ordnance allows drivers to use other hands-free devices, Bluetooth, earphones and even the GPS system while standing still, while banning any use or holding of the phone while the vehicle is in motion. Law enforcement feels this law may be easier to enforce. The question is likely to become what does a driver do when they need to move forward at a red light or move on after stopping at a stop sign.

Although the stated goal of the new ordnance is to prevent crashes, one wonders how that is possible given all the research to the effect that handheld or hands-free technology is still cited as being responsible for a high number of deaths. Using handheld or hands-free technology is still driving while distracted.

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According to the driver of the SUV, he never saw the other vehicle before he turned left onto the highway. At the scene, police charged the Nissan Pathfinder driver with failing to yield right-of-way to the motorcyclist. Drivers have a duty to remain alert and aware of all other traffic around them — even more so if they have stopped at an intersection prior to making a turn or decision.

Tragically, not all motorcyclists will survive an accident. But an injured, surviving driver needs the services of experienced legal counsel to help them obtain compensation for their injuries and medical costs. Many drivers insist that bikers cause most accidents by exceeding the speed limit. In reality, automobile drivers are usually at fault; they may drive while distracted or fail to look out for concealed and inconspicuous traffic. In this case, a man lost his life because an SUV driver did not conduct a proper check for all types of traffic coming his way. Such cases often involve negligence and as such, the biker’s estate is fully entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.

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