California bans driving while holding a cell phone

The winds are changing:

California bans driving while holding a cell phone: "September 15, 2006 (Computerworld) -- California today became the fourth state to ban motorists from holding cell phones while driving, moving the issue of driver distraction to the forefront of the national agenda.

In a live Webcast, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law legislation that passed in the California legislature last month. The measure goes into effect in July 2008, imposing a minimum $20 fine for anyone caught driving and using a cell phone unless the driver uses a headset, ear bud or other technology that frees both hands."

Onward to banning fast food!