A pidgin language becomes a creole when the children of the next generation learn the pidgin as a native language. For the purposes of this chapter, and because the two phenomena are so closely intertwined, pidgins and creole languages will be a single topic of discussion. In actuality, a pidgin can be considered a stage in the development of a creole language.
/ July 30, 2013. Photo from Shutterstock. Despite statistics confirming the dangers of distracted driving due to texting, not all U.S. states have passed laws banning the practice. While 41 states have outlawed it, another six states have addressed the issue in a limited way with legislation.
GPS Bans. Programming a GPS while driving is usually banned in all states where using an electronic handheld device is banned. Laws in the following states specifically mention the ban of using a GPS system: Alabama, California, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Washington. These laws allow GPS devices to be attached to a carâs dashboard or windshield but may not be used to enter information while driving.