washington motorist cell phone use

A new proposed bill aims to make cell phone use a primary offense in Washington State. According to a KING 5 news report, currently, police officers and Washington State Patrol officers can only issue cell phone tickets after another offense such as running a red light or speeding. Under this bill proposed by State Senator Tracey Eide, cell phone use by a driver would become a primary offense. This means you can be pulled over, and receive a citation just for using a handheld cell phone while driving. The bill would also ban texting while driving. The bill will be introduced at the start of the legislative session.

Driver distractions are the leading cause of most vehicle crashes and near crashes, according to a recent study released by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). The study states that 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near crashes involve some form of driver distraction. In a majority of these incidents, the distraction occurs within three seconds of the auto accident.

Distracted driving does amount to negligence. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a distracted driver, you could seek compensation to cover your injuries, damages and losses. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident in Washington, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information about car accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.king5.com/news/Cell-Phone-Proposal-80484167.html