A study by an auto insurer has found that most American motorists would favor additional bans on driving while using personal electronic devices.

The poll by Meriden, Conn.-based Response Insurance found 65 percent of drivers who own a BlackBerry device would support a ban on their use while driving, and more than 58 percent of non-BlackBerry owners would support such a ban.

Similarly, most drivers favor banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, with 59 percent of cell phone owners and 62 percent of the overall driving population supporting a ban.

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