Wow, jenief, that IS the most stupid law ever! Can't remember what channel I saw it on, but about a year ago I saw a special about a teen that was a compulsive texter (hard to believe there is such a thing, sigh). The camera crew followed her around as she did this while she drove. It was very scarry to think that these people are on our roads. She had several close calls and they even hooked her up to one of those 'driving machines' to show her how horribly she drives while texting (of course she crashed in the simulator). They proved that she had been very very lucky and yet she still wouldn't stop texting and driving. Her mother was the one that signed her up for the special as she was literally in tears because her daughter wouldn't quit driving and texting (um, take her keys away or to the morgue for a visit?). It was a real eye-opener for sure. I believe what you say about it being such a problem in California, as apparently all of this girl's friends drove around while texting also. I'm sure it's a problem pretty much everywhere nowadays as it seems all teens love to text. Where is the common sense in our young people these days! For that matter, where is the common sense in the government that passed that law?! I'm sure other states will follow with the same laws. Lets hope they include texting. Geez, a no-brainer.