http://www.ispeech.org/text.to.speech
Like many states, Massachusetts has enacted a law that bans texting while driving, which goes into effect October 1. Many residents have already been practicing to comply with the new law, but it has not been easy. Trying to give up an activity that is almost constant while awake is difficult, especially for young people who have had cell phones for most of their lives. Many are addicted to the constant flow of information provided by their phones. Still, efforts are being made due to the new law in place. Click here to read more.
As distracted driving stories hit the national news, more drivers are becoming aware of the risk that activities like texting while driving pose to their health and safety. Even President Obama has banned government employees from texting while driving government vehicles. Many states already have laws against certain activities while driving, and others are in the process of enacting them. Unfortunately, though most drivers (97%) think texting while driving should be illegal, and half think it should carry the same penalties as driving drunk, texting behind the wheel continues to increase.
ommentary: Texting while driving can cost you
DITORIAL: Pennsylvania needs to take action on drivers, cell phones
In this story, a 16-year-old girl from Texas survives a nearly fatal accident after texting while driving. The story and accompanying photos show how much damage a few seconds of distraction can do, especially for an inexperienced driver. 
While awareness about the danger of texting while driving is increasing, texting while walking can also be deadly. Most injuries are minor, from bumping into other people, but some have walked into traffic and fallen down stairs as a result. “In England, texting-on-the-go injuries have grown to such an extent that officials in London have experimented with padding lampposts to protect multitasking people from smacking into them.” See article below for more information:
