For all you Californians, know that you can never be that guy anymore. Today the Governator outlawed all forms of text messaging while driving in California. I think if you pick up a phone while driving you car in CA you will now get a ticket. From the LA Times:

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this afternoon outlawed text-messaging while driving.

He signed legislation banning drivers from sending, writing or reading messages on electronic devices starting in January.

The bill, SB 28 by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), imposes a $20 fine for a first offense and $50 fine for each subsequent violation.

Crazy! I mean, we knew it was coming because even though they made talking on the phone illegal a couple of months ago, that didn’t stop me from pounding away a text message at 11p while I’m pumping about 80 mphs coming up the 101 fwy. The question is, who is the company that is working on voice recognition text messaging right now, because I would like to invest my life savings. It may be starting in California but this is going to be nationwide soon enough I’m sure. Anyways, be safe out there and be advised.

I.Shouldve.Played.Soccer