Canada to ban MP3 players while driving?

Are MP3 players putting you and everyone around you in danger when you're behind the wheel? The Canadian Automobile Association says so, and they're calling on every provincial government in Canada to adopt strict rules that would make it against the law for younger drivers to use Mp3 players, cellphones and other portable devices while behind the wheel.

CAA President David Flewelling says "Restricting the use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players and wireless hand-held devices, [allows drivers to] truly focus on the driving task."

"It is also our hope that a preventative measure like this one will create a generation of motorists who recognize the severe implications of driver distractions."

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johannas - 6/16/2006 10:12:53 AM

+1 Boost

I'm usually not in favor of new, restrictive laws, but the whole cell phone + driving thing is way out of hand. At least here in the US. I applaude my friendly neighbor to the north and hope we are able to make some progress on this issue here. Banning mp3 players in the car? That might be little much.