Cell Phone Bans: Overview.

Cell phones have become almost ubiquitous in American society, and therefore debate surrounding them takes many forms. While there is ongoing discussion of privacy, environmental concerns, etiquette, and other subjects, one of the most prominent recurring debates revolves around the issue of safety, especially in the context of driving. according to the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 more than 3,500 people were killed in car crashes involving a distracted driver and the organization continued to note cell phones as one of the major sources of distraction. Over the years most states enacted legislation against cell phone use while driving; almost all banned texting while driving, and many banned all hand-held device use. Some activists continue to push for further regulation and stricter enforcement of cell phone bans.