It's November: Hang Up and Drive, Teens
A reminder from police that as of November 1, it's illegal for anyone with probationary licenses or instructional permits to use a cell phone while driving. If it's that important, pull over, park, and then pick up the phone.
Muskego Police are reminding motorists, especially ones who just got their 'temps' or their licenses, that the state of Wisconsin has extended the ban on texting and driving. As of November 1, 2012, that ban now includes any type of use of cell phones for persons with instructional permits or probationary licenses. This means it is illegal for those drivers to use any type of phone for any reason, other than an emergency, while driving. The law applies to parking lots as well as roadways, and it is a primary law, meaning an officer can pull a driver over if they see them using the phone. Officers investigating crash scenes are trained to ask people if they were using a cell phone while driving. And, if the crash is serious, they’ll ask the…
Muskego Mom
5:41 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
I think it would be a great idea if Mr. Kunich(if able to and i know it would be very painful) would go to local high schools and give presentations to all the kids 15 and over about the consequences and dangers of texting/driving. Kids these days still think that nothing bad will ever happen to them until it does. Not sure if the schools would allow it but I believe it would really help to … more ›