The Obama administration will convene a summit in September to find solutions to the persistent practice of sending text messages while driving, Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood said on Tuesday. Many states have adopted laws prohibiting all or certain kinds of cell phone use while driving.
"If it were up to me, I would ban drivers from texting, but unfortunately, laws aren't always enough," said Sec. LaHood. "We've learned from past safety awareness campaigns that it takes a coordinated strategy combining education and enforcement to get results. That's why this meeting with experienced officials, experts and law enforcement will be such a crucial first step in our efforts to put an end to distracted driving."