Brown Vetoes Cell-Phone Biking Law. Bad Move?

Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill today that would have made it illegal for bicyclists to talk or text on cell phones while riding. It also would have tightened up existing cell-phone driving laws.

Here’s what Reuters had to say? (Do you agree with Brown?)

… California's original hands-free cell phone requirement and texting ban did not specifically include bicycles.

The latest bill would have corrected that and charged cyclists violating the law $20 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.

But for the time being at least, California cyclists who use a cell phone at the handlebars will get a free ride.

This town is loaded with bicyclists, especially while school is in session. Should bicyclists be allowed to operate cell phones while on the move, or does that make the streets of Davis more dangerous?