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.
A few states maintain points for longer periods of time. For example, in Massachusetts, the points remain on an individual's record for six years, and in Wisconsin, they stay for five years. Some states, such as Alaska, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, remove points for each year of spotless driving.