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Robert RosenbergerRobert Rosenberger, associate professor in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology, was quoted in the WARL, June 29, article, “Safety Advocates: Georgia’s Distracted Driving Law a ‘First Step’.” The School of Public Policy is part of the Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
Excerpt:
Rosenberger, the Georgia Tech professor, called the law “a good first step.” But he said it doesn't go far enough to deter dangerous behavior.
“My worry about a law like is that it might somehow encourage using hands-free phones while driving, rather than giving the signal that you shouldn't be on the phone while driving,” said Rosenberger.
“I’m afraid that laws like this tend to signal that these things are safe, and they're not safe,” he said. “They're just as bad.”
For the full article, visit the WARL website
