:Use of cell phone while driving ban.

:Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Risus

#151

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by JLM

There is a lot of truth in what you say, all those distractions you mention are hard to enforce BUT if they were all to fall under the heading of undue care and attention, then at least following an accdent charges could be laid. I think that anything that is not an integral part of driving should be outlawed.

That makes a lot of sense.

JLM

#152

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Risus

That makes a lot of sense.

Thanks Risus, I generally do......................

TenPenny

#153

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

Driving without due care and attention is already an offense.

I don't believe that we need to create a new category of laws for every single possible distraction, just because they are new and different. Just enforce the ones we have.

lone wolf

#154

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by TenPenny

Driving without due care and attention is already an offense.

I don't believe that we need to create a new category of laws for every single possible distraction, just because they are new and different. Just enforce the ones we have.

Nit-picky makes lawyers rich

JLM

#155

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by TenPenny

Driving without due care and attention is already an offense.

I don't believe that we need to create a new category of laws for every single possible distraction, just because they are new and different. Just enforce the ones we have.

Bingo.......................

#juan

#156

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Feb 13th, 2010

I don't know. A look at the entire spectrum of driving skills would likely tell us that some people are quite capable of driving while talking on the phone while others are not nearly so capable. Not to get down on the elderly since I'm getting there myself but some older folks probably shouldn't be driving. Not too long ago this nice lady managed to stall her car in the middle of the intersection right in front of me. I got out to talk to her and she told me her car wouldn't start. I looked down and saw that the car was still in drive. I told her about it and off she went. This was a minor thing but what other things does she forget about? One thing she forgot was signaling the left turn she made after she got the car going again.

JLM

#157

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by #juan

I don't know. A look at the entire spectrum of driving skills would likely tell us that some people are quite capable of driving while talking on the phone while others are not nearly so capable. Not to get down on the elderly since I'm getting there myself but some older folks probably shouldn't be driving. Not too long ago this nice lady managed to stall her car in the middle of the intersection right in front of me. I got out to talk to her and she told me her car wouldn't start. I looked down and saw that the car was still in drive. I told her about it and off she went. This was a minor thing but what other things does she forget about? One thing she forgot was signaling the left turn she made after she got the car going again.

One of the biggest annoyances I've seen lately is the prolific number of tailgaters, I kind of keep my eyes averted to the right when they do pass, so they don't get the satisfaction of knowing I saw "the finger".

Has anyone noticed a reduction in the use of cell phones while driving?

Chev

#158

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by gerryh

and it's the so called "professional drivers" that are the cockiest and most arogant when it comes to "driving skills".

I'd still rather be surrounded by tractor-trailer units than the idiots in private vehicles, or Greyhound drivers.

JLM

#159

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Chev

I'd still rather be surrounded by tractor-trailer units than the idiots in private vehicles, or Greyhound drivers.

I don't think you can categorize professional drivers. I walk every day, much of the time along main routes and always facing oncoming traffic. A few drivers just stick right to the middle of the lane and don't slow down at all when they go by me. I notice most of the big truck drivers (when there is no one coming in the opposite lane) pull right over just out of politeness. I think how they treat the pedestrian means a lot.

Francis2004

#160

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by JLM

One of the biggest annoyances I've seen lately is the prolific number of tailgaters, I kind of keep my eyes averted to the right when they do pass, so they don't get the satisfaction of knowing I saw "the finger". Has anyone noticed a reduction in the use of cell phones while driving?

I seen people hiding the use of Cell Phones better..

Perhaps that maybe why you see more tailgaters as they pay less attention to the road and more attention to trying to spot cops and hide devices they are not supposed to use..

That said I know a few people who have stopped using Cell Phones entirely on the road without Bluetooth assistance.. It did cause problems at first and in my case I know I am having issues with my new device Bluetooth linking up properly.

I had always been a user of those devices but this new one is causing me more grief and with the new law in place it gives me no "excuse" if I should get pulled over.. So while I struggle with getting it working right I often avoid calls..

Chev

#161

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

Alberta Motor Association offers ‘Pro-active/defensive driver training’ (which a lot is anticipating what the other guy is going to do and/or I am ready if this happens) and ‘winter driving safety’ training courses which I think are beneficial. They also offer ‘RV Smart Driver Training’, which a lot of RV drivers could use. They also offer different refresher courses and a ‘make your own course’ to practice what you need, etc.
I would imagine all provinces have similar to AMA.
I don’t think these little private driving schools are good. You might as well get your license out of a cracker jacks box..
So many of people who have had licenses for years would maybe fail the driving test now?.?
BTW, why are you guys wasting your time talking to Harley?

Last edited by Chev; Mar 2nd, 2010 at 01:59 AM..

Spade

#162

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

I recall, in the misty past, an Albertan dog received his operator's licence in the mail. It's not any different today.

critter171

#163

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 2nd, 2010

we only got a ban on texting and checking e-mails etc... if you got both hands of the wheel. than your getting pulled over and ticket. if you have one... your safe.

countryboy

#164

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 3rd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by critter171

we only got a ban on texting and checking e-mails etc... if you got both hands of the wheel. than your getting pulled over and ticket. if you have one... your safe.

Huh? I don't understand what you're saying here. (It reminds me of that old question, "What's the difference between a duck?")

critter171

#165

Re: :Use of cell phone while driving ban.

Mar 3rd, 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Huh? I don't understand what you're saying here. (It reminds me of that old question, "What's the difference between a duck?")

my state has no law on banning cell phone while driving, but you also find someone doing something against the law.

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