Congress now has before it a bill that would at least limit cell phone use while driving to hands-free devices such as headsets. Meanwhile, some 40 states are considering similar regulations, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. There's no longer any debate that using cell phones while driving contributes to accidents,'' said Pena. We know they do. While there's scant compelling data as yet to support the theory that driving and cell phones don't mix, anecdotal evidence abounds.
Consumers appear to be responding to concerns.