September 23, 2009 – Colorado is one of at least 22 states that have banned texting while driving. So why do they also offer traffic updates via Twitter? The conflict appears to result from two well-intentioned arms of government: transportation departments that want to assist motorists with live traffic issues; and legislatures that are seriously concerned about the implications of distracted driving.
State transportation officials suggest people read their tweets before hitting the road and “know before you go.”