When I see a driver not going with traffic, going too slow or weaving between lanes, it’s almost always because they are on the phone. Self centered jerks like these won’t care about any law. The world will end if the can’t receive and respond to their highly important calls 24/7.
Banning cell phones makes more sense than seat belt laws. When some moron on the phone hits me, it’s my problem. When some moron not wearing a seatbelt flies 1,000 feet through their windshield, that’s their problem.
Even if cell phone use with a hands-free device were banned, how do you enforce it?
There’s no way a cop can see a hands-free device in a driver’s right ear in a car at any speed. At best, it would be a secondary infraction.
Better enforcement of current speeding, weaving, obstruction of traffic, and reckless driving laws should be the first step before implementing new restrictions.
Ratemaker, you’re right, it would be difficult to enforce.
But if hefty fines were introduced, and everyone knew it was illegal, then a lot less people would do it. Sure, many people would still do it, but less is better than nothing.
Nobody, you and I have been on the same page about this issue for some time, judging from your posts but I am quite sure this will be very unpopular, same as the helmet laws. I too cringe when I drive because I can spot these “jerks” quite easily. I have a cell phone and use it mostly for making tee times or calling from the grocery store. I don’t use it any more than I would a pay phone, that is, I only make necessary calls, not elective. Too bad some folks think they need to be “in touch”, just because they can. Doubt if anything will change
Taking away people’s ability to use cell phones while driving denies me my Darwinian right to clear the surplus of stupid genes in my gene pool. Let them continue to use the phone I say.
It is about time that the initiatives become executed to enforce this ban. Too many people do not pay attention while using such devices. BBerries and Palms should also be considered….anyone see the movie “7 Pounds”? That says enough why the ban should be in place.
There’s no way to enforce hands-free bans. New cars can broadcast your call over the radio speakers. Voice activation is the latest ‘gadget’ on almost every model.
So if you’re singing to the radio a cop can stop you because he suspects you’re on the phone?
I do most of my phone time on my cell phone in the car. I am not going to say I am capable while others are not. I scream on a daily basis at some idiot who isnt paying attention while they are on the phone – typically holding the phone – and yes typically female (although there are a large share of male idiots out there too). As somebody who does a lot of driving on a daily basis, I object to the ban because it is 2+ hours I can connect with family, return business calls, etc. but I dont drive without my Bluetooth and I put it in before I leave the parking lot or driveway.
It’s just my opinion. I do agree hands free is critical and I would probably do it anyway if you took away my right to talk hands free. Give the idiots who are shaving or doing make up, driving, drinking coffee and holding the phone the ticket. I see them on my normal commute every day but apparently the cops arent around and dont care.
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When I see a driver not going with traffic, going too slow or weaving between lanes, it’s almost always because they are on the phone. Self centered jerks like these won’t care about any law. The world will end if the can’t receive and respond to their highly important calls 24/7.
Banning cell phones makes more sense than seat belt laws. When some moron on the phone hits me, it’s my problem. When some moron not wearing a seatbelt flies 1,000 feet through their windshield, that’s their problem.
Cell phone or no cell phone,
women drivers
no survivors
Hang up and drive before you kill someone.
Thank you,
The guy who says what you all think but won’t say.
Even if cell phone use with a hands-free device were banned, how do you enforce it?
There’s no way a cop can see a hands-free device in a driver’s right ear in a car at any speed. At best, it would be a secondary infraction.
Better enforcement of current speeding, weaving, obstruction of traffic, and reckless driving laws should be the first step before implementing new restrictions.
Ratemaker, you’re right, it would be difficult to enforce.
But if hefty fines were introduced, and everyone knew it was illegal, then a lot less people would do it. Sure, many people would still do it, but less is better than nothing.
Nobody, you and I have been on the same page about this issue for some time, judging from your posts but I am quite sure this will be very unpopular, same as the helmet laws. I too cringe when I drive because I can spot these “jerks” quite easily. I have a cell phone and use it mostly for making tee times or calling from the grocery store. I don’t use it any more than I would a pay phone, that is, I only make necessary calls, not elective. Too bad some folks think they need to be “in touch”, just because they can. Doubt if anything will change
Taking away people’s ability to use cell phones while driving denies me my Darwinian right to clear the surplus of stupid genes in my gene pool. Let them continue to use the phone I say.
It is about time that the initiatives become executed to enforce this ban. Too many people do not pay attention while using such devices. BBerries and Palms should also be considered….anyone see the movie “7 Pounds”? That says enough why the ban should be in place.
There’s no way to enforce hands-free bans. New cars can broadcast your call over the radio speakers. Voice activation is the latest ‘gadget’ on almost every model.
So if you’re singing to the radio a cop can stop you because he suspects you’re on the phone?
I do most of my phone time on my cell phone in the car. I am not going to say I am capable while others are not. I scream on a daily basis at some idiot who isnt paying attention while they are on the phone – typically holding the phone – and yes typically female (although there are a large share of male idiots out there too). As somebody who does a lot of driving on a daily basis, I object to the ban because it is 2+ hours I can connect with family, return business calls, etc. but I dont drive without my Bluetooth and I put it in before I leave the parking lot or driveway.
It’s just my opinion. I do agree hands free is critical and I would probably do it anyway if you took away my right to talk hands free. Give the idiots who are shaving or doing make up, driving, drinking coffee and holding the phone the ticket. I see them on my normal commute every day but apparently the cops arent around and dont care.