Brazilians love to talk on the telephone at home, on the beach and in theri cars. And that can be a lethal combination. Statistics shows that Brzilians are among the world's worst drivers. Every year almost 50,000 Brazilians die in trffic accidents. Police say drvers are undisciplined and easily distracted. So a new law bans talking on the phne while driving. Drivers must pull over to take a call. Many agree it's good idea but doubt the $25 fine is enough to get Brazilian driver to hang up.
April 04, 2006
If you drive, no phone!!
Brazilians love to talk on the telephone at home, on the beach and in theri cars. And that can be a lethal combination. Statistics shows that Brzilians are among the world's worst drivers. Every year almost 50,000 Brazilians die in trffic accidents. Police say drvers are undisciplined and easily distracted. So a new law bans talking on the phne while driving. Drivers must pull over to take a call. Many agree it's good idea but doubt the $25 fine is enough to get Brazilian driver to hang up.
