Bensalem PA auto accident | cell phone | injured by distracted driver in Bensalem

Bensalem, PA auto accidents may begin to decline in number.  At least that is the hope of legislators and many of the area's residents who find the erratic driving habits of some too dangerous for their neighborhoods. Bucks County's largest municipality, Bensalem Township, put into place on February 4 an ordinance banning the use of hand-held cell phones or other communication devices while driving. While it is a secondary offense, the fine can cost violators as much as $300. Those pleading guilty to the offense within 10 days will only be fined $75.00.

It has long been contended that operating cell phones or other electronic devices while driving diverts drivers' attention from the road, leading to car accidents. Bensalem, PA is no different. There is firm data to support the link. However, as more states and municipalities pass legislation banning hand-held cell phone use, what some researchers are finding is that the number of car accidents due to distracted driving is not decreasing in any significant way.

Are the laws seemingly ineffective because they are hard to enforce, or because drivers simply do not obey them? You may be asking yourself, if the legislation is not achieving its desired result - fewer auto accidents - then what's the point? As Bensalem, PA injury lawyers, we do wish to see Bensalem's car accident rate drop. Car accident injuries can be devastating and will inflict both physical pain and financial hardship upon you and your family.

Regardless of how you may feel about laws banning talking and texting while driving, it is important that residents of the greater Philadelphia area be aware of the new regulation. As of now, there are no signs posted advising drivers of the hand-held cell phone ban but you are still responsible for complying with the law when visiting Bensalem. Remember, there is a stretch of I-95, the PA Turnpike, and Route 1 that run through Bensalem, as well as other major thoroughfares, such Street Road and Hulmeville Road. Also be aware that there are similar bans in effect in New Jersey (state-wide law) and in the city of Philadelphia.

Anyone who is injured by a negligent driver or perhaps a distracted driver is best served by contacting a local, experienced Bensalem PA car accident injury lawyer. We at Saile & Saile LLP encourage safe driving practices and hope you and your family will never be harmed. In the event you are injured, we invite you to call and arrange a free consultation to discuss your auto accident and any rights to compensation.

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