Teen only cell phone bans

Teenagers are at greater risk for being in collisions for a variety of reasons. The prevalence of cell phones is a significant source of distraction for teenage drivers who may be texting continually while they are driving (yes I know it's crazy but it's a fact you can probably observe on your own if you know any teenagers).  While there are statewide cellphone bans in 7 states, there are "teen only" cell phone bans in another 13 states. How does that make sense?  I am glad the legislatures moved forward with these cell phone bans, but targeting teens when there are 100 million drivers using cell phones?  Teens may be inexperienced drivers, but the risks of distraction are not limited to those under 21.

Legislators tend to introduce bills if there has been some tragedy, or if an constituent pushes something fairly hard. The result often doesn't make much sense.  As an example, Coiorado bans teenagers from using cellphones, but it's alright for a school bus driver to use a cell phone. Georgia bans school bus drivers from using cell phones while driving, but teens (and anyone else) can use a cell phone while driving. Tennessee is at least consistent.  We treat teenagers and school bus drivers the same, neither is supposed to drive while using a cell phone.