A Virginia lawmaker is proposing a bill that would make it illegal to eat any type of food while driving. Eating and driving could be just as much of a problem as texting while driving. Eating and driving, fall under the distracted driving category which can lead to someone getting into a car accident.
Some drivers say that we have been eating and driving for years. They claim it would be a horrible idea to ban eating while driving. Some even say it would be going against their rights as civilians to make this ban legitimate.
This Virginia lawmaker wants to take it a step further and make anything that would cause a distraction while driving, a crime. Drivers, however, are skeptical about enforcing this proposed law.
Current Virginia law has banned texting while driving. Even though distracted driving is a big problem, banning eating while driving may not be able to be done.
As a car accident attorney Costa Mesa, I know that all types of distracted driving can lead to an accident. Drivers should only concentrate on driving when behind the wheel.