North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has signed into law a ban on drivers sending text messages or e-mails.
Chrissy Pearson, Perdue's spokeswoman, spread the news yesterday by sending a text message reading: "This msg 2 u was composed while I was behind my desk, not behind the wheel. Hope u r not driving now."
The law takes effect Dec. 1. The legislation passed the General Assembly last week.
A national group said that the law makes North Carolina the 14th state to bar the practice as a way to reduce driver distraction and accidents. The Governors Highway Safety Association said that seven more states passed bans this year.
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