Nobody really knows whether driving while using a cellular phones causes more accidents.
In fact, there's no conclusive evidence saying it does. But New York City officials apparently think so, and are poised to pass a law that would ban the use of cell phones while driving in the City. Wired News delivered to your inbox or hand-held device. But the law appears destined for passage, as it has the support of numerous City officials, including Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. The law would not affect emergency dispatchers, police officers and fire fighters.