Del. Frank S. Turner feels vindicated.

Many skeptics had a field day when he sponsored a bill in the House of Delegates to ban texting while driving, he acknowledges. Logistically, it seemed like it would be a challenge to nab offenders in the act.

"There were a lot of people who said you can't catch any people texting while driving," said Turner (D-Dist. 13) of Columbia.

Turns out police across Maryland have issued 60 citations to motorists for texting while driving either to send messages, update their Facebook page or post on Twitter since the law banning the act took effect Oct. 1.

The new law makes typing or sending text messages while driving an offense punishable by a $500 fine and a point on the driver's license. Maryland is one of 18 states that prohibit sending text messages while driving. (read more)