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Richard Waters

mobile-texting.jpgGiven the explosion of creativity that is underway in mobile applications, and the speed with which new mobile fads can take hold, it doesn’t make sense for legislators to regulate very specific types of behaviour. But that hasn’t stopped them trying.

Take California’s ban on texting while driving, which takes effect with the arrival of the new year.

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