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that the actual number of traffic accidents caused by inattentive (cell phone) driving is far greater that that we have been able to document.

It is much easier for an officer to blame cell phone use on red light and stop sign violations as when we take enforcement action on these we can often see the violator talking on the phone as they breeze through the intersection. I can't even begin to count the number of weaving drivers I have pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving only to find that they are talking on their cell phones. Unlike those who have been involved in accidents, these drivers are always more then glad to claim sobriety and blame the cell phone for their driving.

Whenever anyone decides to drive a motor vehicle the operation of that vehicle should be their number one priority. Once they decide that talking on their cell phone is at least as improtant as their driving they become a danger not only to themselves, but to all of those around them.

Many studies have been conducted on the dangers of cell phone use while driving and the majority of them have shown that it substantially increases the dangers of driving. I have not referred to any of these studies in this essay but have only tried to establish a basis for my answer which is based upon my personal observations and experiences. And so, to answer the question:

Should cell phone use be banned while driving? Hell yes...

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