Concerns have been raised that use of a cellular phone while driving increases the risk of
traffic collisions, property damage, injuries, and fatalities. A variety of groups, including the
wireless communications industry and transportation safety groups, have initiated educational
campaigns that encourage the prudent use of cellular phones while driving. These safety
concerns have also led policymakers to consider whether the use of a cellular phone while
driving should be regulated or even prohibited. Such bans, at least with respect to use of handheld
phones by drivers, have already been enacted in some foreign countries, prior to the
widespread diffusion of the technology. Many states and localities in the U.S. are now
considering restrictions or bans on use of a cellular phone while driving