" New York State has imposed stricter laws regarding cell phone use which call for a ban on wearing even head-sets or hands-free phones. These laws also require drivers to pull up if they need to answer a phone. But people have serious objection to this requirement as we are all aware of the lack of parking spaces in NY. "Where do you get the space to put your car? & #8230; "Pull over to the side to talk and you will get a parking ticket." (Grynbaum, 2009) All these arguments against cell phone use appear plausible and logical but there is a serious "But" involved. The number of accidents on the road due to drivers' use of cell phone indicates that talking while driving actually keep the mind off the road which is highly dangerous. To allow free use of cell phones while driving is to invite more accidents but to ban the use completely may also cause problems. The best idea is to find a middle road. Government should allow hands-free phone use while banning text messaging completely. The use of hands-free will at least give the driver the liberty to stay in touch with important people while at the same time negotiate the traffic properly.

Another practical solution is to allow people to become more educated about cell phone use so they would give the phone to some one else sitting in the car in case the call seems important. This may not be something that government can impose, but it can certainly be a trick learned by customers by means of education and more awareness. In my personal experience, I have often found myself getting completely distracted by my cell phone ringing when I am driving and for this reason, I would support the ban wholeheartedly. But I also understand that cell phones often come in handy on the road and hence instead of banning the use, the drivers should...

It is true that people would often involve in activities that can seriously distract them and cause accidents such as eating while driving or shaving when in a hurry. However there is a very important reason why cell phones should be banned while other activities are allowed. The reason is grounded in the pervasive nature of cell phones ("Safety Group," 2009). Cell phones are used by every one and it is one technology which is accessible to teenagers, young adults and mature adults alike. While eating and shaving or applying makeup are activities that some might engage in, cell phones are far too common and are hence used by almost every single person on the road.
For this reason, we must seriously consider a ban on hand-held cell phone use. Due to the high number of accidents, in which cell phone use was a prominent factor, there is a need for a stringent law on cell phone. While I support the ban, I feel this ban should be on hand held devices and not on hands-free or headset phones. This is because if we offer alternatives to people, we are more likely to avoid people cheating the police on the road.

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Grynbaum, Michael M. "Taxi Commission seeks new ways to enforce cell phone ban for Cabbies." New York Times, 17 Oct, 2009

"Safety Group seeks ban on cell phone use for all drivers." Cement…