Man ticketed for talking on cell phone while driving-

[JLM]

One problem, he doesn't have a cell phone and there wasn't one in the car.

Cellphone ticket baffles senior with no phone - Manitoba - CBC News

 

[Spade]

Sort of looks like Colpy, doesn't it?

 

[JLM]

Sort of looks like Colpy, doesn't it?

Yep, but I kind of figured Colpy as Anglo Saxonish!

 

[TenPenny]

But the police never make mistakes, and the fact that he was charged. Means he is guilty.

 

[grumpydigger]

If these cops see you glancing down they may believe you're texting or if you have a chocolate bar in your hand they can very likely ticket you for using a cell phone.

Merely looking at your phone to see what time it is can get you a ticket.

And just remember, you can never tell a cop anything and certainly never tell them that they're wrong

 

[Spade]

Yep, but I kind of figured Colpy as Anglo Saxonish!

I always took him for Prussian.

 

[Kreskin]

How did Colpy come to mind? Isn't that guy about 25 years older than him?

 

[Spade]

Think so?

 

[L Gilbert]

I kind of wonder how cops can charge people with using cellphones while driving and they themselves use their radios while driving.

 

[B00Mer]

never mind..

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[Spade]

This confuses me..

"I got to go to my cellphone provider and make sure that they're sending me records," he said. "It's going to cost me to print up all the information."

If he does not have a cell phone why would he need to go to his cellphone provider to print up records..

Did I miss something here??

Yep, you did. Different motorist,

 

[TenPenny]

I kind of wonder how cops can charge people with using cellphones while driving and they themselves use their radios while driving.

Here in NB, cops are specifically exempt from the cell phone laws.

 

[taxslave]

I kind of wonder how cops can charge people with using cellphones while driving and they themselves use their radios while driving.

DOn't go there. Too many other people use radios while driving.

 

[JLM]

I kind of wonder how cops can charge people with using cellphones while driving and they themselves use their radios while driving.

Perhaps because it's part of their job description? :smile:

 

[EagleSmack]

I kind of wonder how cops can charge people with using cellphones while driving and they themselves use their radios while driving.

No kidding! They're always on their cell phones. Not to mention they're free to drink and drive providing they don't hurt anyone in a wreck.

Here in NB, cops are specifically exempt from the cell phone laws.

Yes they do the same thing here in Massachusetts. The law applies to everyone but cops, firefighters, and judges. Isn't that so fair?

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

One problem, he doesn't have a cell phone and there wasn't one in the car.

Cellphone ticket baffles senior with no phone - Manitoba - CBC News

Or so he says.

 

[JLM]

Or so he says.

I heard the interview with he and his wife on C.B.C. radio- they came across to me as very honest people! Or do you want to start denigrating ordinary citizens?

 

[Spade]

A camera similar to those in laptops should be installed on the driver's side of the dash in every private vehicle. This camera would be active while the vehicle is in motion and would record every action of the driver. Files would be uploaded to the constabulary for review. If the driver were seen to talk on a cell, eat, read a newspaper, or engage in any behaviour deemed as distracted, summons would be issued for every infraction. We could eliminate sales taxes and reduce income taxes considerably.

Public shamings could be instituted for repeat offenders; bring back the stocks!

 

[JLM]

A camera similar to those in laptops should be installed on the driver's side of the dash in every private vehicle. This camera would be active while the vehicle is in motion and would record every action of the driver. Files would be uploaded to the constabulary for review. If the driver were seen to talk on a cell, eat, read a newspaper, or engage in any behaviour deemed as distracted, summons would be issued for every infraction. We could eliminate sales taxes and reduce income taxes considerably.

Public shamings could be instituted for repeat offenders; bring back the stocks!

Great idea, Spade, but I'm not sure George Orwell would approve (if he were still here) :lol:

 

[Spade]

Is not his big brother the Minister of Public Safety?