Government of Indonesia should follow the example of the United States (U.S.). State Digdaya prohibits employees 3 million people of his country not to sms (short message service) while driving a vehicle. No half-hearted, direct rule was signed by U.S. President Barack Obama. With hope, could be examples of the general public and reduce the driver’s bad habits.

The U.S. Transportation Department officials also being formulated for the legal prohibition truck and bus drivers. Use the phone once while driving through a concrete legal foundation.

“This step is a serious message to the American people that the drive must be focused and should not have any problems because it is very dangerous and unacceptable for any reason. This is also the U.S. government that could be a good example,” said U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Ray LaHood, Detnews.com quoted as saying.

The campaign is to reduce the level of road accidents. According to the U.S. Transportation Department data, the number of accidents caused by driver completes (distracted) surged 16 percent in all U.S. highway or around 5800 cases compared to last year. The number rose 12 percent compared to 2007.

“Creating keamaan for Americans is a high priority the U.S. federal government. Included in the street, public transportation, and rail,” continued Ray.

To date, 18 states including the district of Colombia is prohibited to sms while driving. Only Michigan is not doing it. Well, admit, you have to sms while driving? Try to think harder, because it is very dangerous for your safety as well as people.