This coming fall, New Bedford's middle and high schools will require students to lock their phones in secure pouches during school hours to reduce distractions.
Sen. Mark Montigny's bill to ban the use of handheld cell phones is a welcomed development. The New Bedford Democrat is tuned into our evolving culture.
I finally had a V-8 moment and realized that we're prisoners to our phones, that's why they're called cell phones, "K"? I can't imagine life without a Smartphone. It plays music, brings me news, personal messages, Facebook, the Internet and emails...
As it stands right now in Massachusetts, you cannot text while driving. That was made illegal in 2010. The law specifically said drivers over 18 years old could still make and take calls on their phones, as long as "1 hand remains on the steering wheel at all times...
January 21st is the day when the Mass. Senate will debate a bill that will require Bay State drivers to use hands free devices while driving.
The bill, filed by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford, bans the use of any hand-held electronic devices, including cell phones while operating a motor vehicle...