Ford Motor Company has chosen to publically announce their support for legislation that bans texting while driving in the United States. Ford is the first of automobile makers to do so.
The bill was proposed by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York. The legislation proposed will punish states unwilling to cooperate with a text banning law. The legislation that Ford has backed makes it possible to withhold 25 percent of state's federal highway financing if they do not make it illegal to text while driving.
Ford has already taken the steps to make hands-free talking in their cars available. The system Ford offers in exchange is one that allows drivers to have their texts read to them. Many models include this feature already, and it can be added to others for $400.
Senator Schumer is pleased with Ford's choice of support. “Ford deserves credit for stepping up as the first car company to endorse a ban on this dangerous habit,” he said in a statement. “We are gathering a critical mass of support for this bill, which will give us the momentum we need to get it passed.”
Fourteen states already have passed text-driving legislation. Ford still stands alone in their field of autombiles manufacturers openly supporting this legislation.
A smart move for Ford. This shows their consumers that they are serious about vehicle safety, and will have no part or support in allowing vehicles to become increasingly dangerous on the road.
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