Cell Phone Bans Don't Work? Try Duct Tape
A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that laws preventing motorists from texting or using handheld cell phones while driving haven't led to a large drop in the number of vehicle crashes. While the findings are questionable , let's say, for the sake of argument, that they're true. So if bans on texting and handheld phones don't work, what's the next step? Two words: Duct tape. We're all aware that duct tape has 101 valuable uses , and probably a lot more. Its potential as a transportation safety tool has yet to be tested, however. It's time we gave it a test drive. I propose a federal law requiring all drivers and passengers to apply a thick strip of duct tape to their mouths upon entering a vehicle. No one could speak, of course, and the safety benefits of this simple procedure would be enormous. Though only a partial solution, duct tape would prevent many distractions that plague drivers and lead to vehicle accidents. Benefits of the ma...