N.Y. Cell Phone Ban Sets a Dangerous Course, Attorney Argues

June 8, 2006

  • June 9, 2006 at 9:33 am
    Feel Good says:
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    This was pushed through in Albany so the NYSGov. felt like they did some work, the budget was late that year. Unfortunately no statistics have been logged about smokers in auto accidents. Deer cause more accidents that cell phones do we ban or ticket the Deer? If there is oil from the rain on the State Roads when it rains does the State pay victims because the roads were not properly maintained? Our system is a mess!!!! I hope he can get it reversed.

  • June 9, 2006 at 1:56 am
    LLCJ says:
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    Is this headache worth $105?

    Just pay the damn fine.

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:04 am
    Jack J Maniscalco says:
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    LLCJ,

    It\’s a quality of life issue. Basically, this law lets the State decide the quality of your life, not you. It\’s like the State banning smoking outdoors! Next, you won\’t be allowed to fart in your car because the odor might be distracting.

    I always thought that laws against reckless driving should apply. If one is talking on a cellphone and driving recklessly, then cite them accordingly. Otherwise, the law is stupid.

    I can drink coffee, much a sandwich, change the radio, turn on the wipers, roll down the windows,…etc., all while driving.

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:05 am
    G says:
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    This is worth the fight. The fine isn\’t the issue it\’s a states attempt to limit an individuals rights, and that\’s worthy of a fight.

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:11 am
    Ray says:
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    On a recent trip to England, we discussed the New York law. Apparently, in England they can cite you for any number of things that could lead to a loss of control – including (so I was told) not having two hands on the steering wheel.

    Guess we have it good…

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:20 am
    Change your tune says:
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    When one of those people are involved in a serious accident where the other party is on a cell phone (none of them would do it, right?), I\’d be willing to bet the tune changes in a hurry!

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:32 am
    CLR says:
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    OK, if there was a law in effect at the time of the infraction – pay the damn fine!

    If you know about the law & choose to ignore it, it sucks to be you when you get caught!

    If the person had purchased the head set & used it, we would not be wasting tax money & our time debating this issue!

    As far as it being a good fight – this is not the venue – start lobbying where it can do some good… Go out & walk the streets of your neighborhood & obtain signatures & provide your neighbors with information to contact their City & State Representatives & Govenor & Congress!

    Now, let\’s see where the good fight actually ends up…

    Use a headset! And if your farts are so distracting – try changing your diet or add GasX. Don\’t give \’em any more ideas, OK???

    Happy Friday!

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:34 am
    watching says:
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    What was that comment a few days ago someone made about having a soccer ball in the car against the law??? I think it is coming down to that.

    Remember, not only is big brother watching, but he is listening too!

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:44 am
    h b says:
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    I believe Archie Bunker would have called attorney ostrowski a \’meathead\’.

  • June 9, 2006 at 2:55 am
    jt says:
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    It is about personal freedom – my freedom from getting involved in an accident with some oblivious, distracted driver talking on a handheld mobile phone. Check out the statistics about how this increasingly plays a factor in accidents. You could make a better personal freedom argument against the seat belt or motorcycle laws for drivers who don\’t want to protect themselves but this is a public safety issue.



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