Ford has come out in support of congressional legislation that would institute a nationwide ban on motorists using hand-held cellphones and other mobile devices while driving.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., introduced the Safe Drivers Act of 2011 on June 23. The legislation would direct the government to set a national standard prohibiting use of mobile devices, except in emergencies.
Ford is the first automaker to support the bill.
“Ford endorses Rep. McCarthy’s legislation because it represents a practical, commonsense approach to a national problem,” Ford official Pete Lawson said Monday. “Distracted driving is an important issue, and that’s why Ford became the first automaker to support proposed legislation banning hand-held texting while driving in 2009 and why we are proud to support Rep. McCarthy’s legislation …”
Associated Press
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