Yesterday, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill that bans Tweeting while driving. SB 147 will become effective August 1, 2013, and violators may be fined up to $175 for the first offense and up to $500 for subsequent violations.
The new law bans not only Tweeting, but any other social media usage while driving. I believe it is important for drivers and auto manufacturers to become more aware of the distracted driving issues inherent with making one's car a mobile/apps interconnected hub. This new law is another example of the tremendous legal liability issues inherent with social media usage.
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