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.
Distracted Driving Law in Effect - NEW. Effective January 1, 2016 the penalty for distracted driving in Alberta is a $287 fine and three demerit points. The law applies to all motor vehicles as defined by the Traffic Safety Act. It restricts drivers from: usinghand-held cell phones.