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. That would come as a blow to the cellular phone industry, which has urged officials not to pass such legislation until, and unless, the research shows a correlation between phone use and accidents. 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.