Law against texting while driving is challenging for Kentucky police to enforce

Police in Kentucky have been struggling with the law regarding texting while driving, which they claim to be well intended but highly challenging to try to enforce.  Though the statute has been in effect for a year, the first half of that time involved only verbal warnings from police officers.  Since January 1, 2011, they have been handing out fines and citations.  According to the Kentucky Enquirer, though, since that time only 144 fines and citations have been issued.  Lieutenant Kevin Gilpin, of the Erlanger Police explained that the officers…

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