Is it worth the risk?
Drivers using cell phones more likely to crash (MSNBC.com): "Drivers using cellular phones are four times as likely to get into a crash that can cause injuries serious enough to send them to the hospital, said an insurance study released Tuesday." The study discussed in the article also found that using a headset or other hands-free device - as required in many places - doesn't help much. Still, legislation is still being implemented. Chicago is one of the latest major examples.