:Use of cell phone while driving ban.

JLM

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I'm just wondering if since the ban took place 10 days ago, if anyone is still noticing any twits still doing it?
 

#juan

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I see them all the time. My neighbor got a ticket for using his cell phone while driving. Hell, I almost got run over by a turkey in an F-350 with a cell phone glued to his head. They are writing a lot of tickets. The fine isn't high enough....:roll:
 

JLM

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I see them all the time. My neighbor got a ticket for using his cell phone while driving. Hell, I almost got run over by a turkey in an F-350 with a cell phone glued to his head. They are writing a lot of tickets. The fine isn't high enough....:roll:

Sounds good- who better to help us with our "taxes"?
 

Shred

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We had the talking on cell phone while driving ban introduced in NZ, in Nov 09, & to date, less than 300 ppl have been fined. You can still use your phone, but it has to mounted in a cradle, & a hands free kit to be used. I've noticed ppl still txting & talking while driving
 

Sporty883

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Nope still use mine, and good luck catching people, really.
When they put a ban on people playing with radio, smoking, eating etc, then I will.
Hell I know people that can text with phone in their pocket, so how the hell will they catch that....lol! I think this is the wrong arm of the law, not the strong arm...lmclao!
 

JLM

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Nope still use mine, and good luck catching people, really.
When they put a ban on people playing with radio, smoking, eating etc, then I will.
Hell I know people that can text with phone in their pocket, so how the hell will they catch that....lol! I think this is the wrong arm of the law, not the strong arm...lmclao!


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
 

AnnaG

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If they made it a $267 fine and put CCTV along major routes, people might pay attention.
People don't pay enough attention to their driving as it is so I can't see this going anywhere.
 

#juan

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Nope still use mine, and good luck catching people, really.
When they put a ban on people playing with radio, smoking, eating etc, then I will.
Hell I know people that can text with phone in their pocket, so how the hell will they catch that....lol! I think this is the wrong arm of the law, not the strong arm...lmclao!

I sincerely hope you get caught, many times, because you are a menace on the road and an accident looking for a place to happen.
 

AnnaG

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I sincerely hope you get caught, many times, because you are a menace on the road and an accident looking for a place to happen.
Preferably before their lack of attention to driving gets a child killed.
 

#juan

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Preferably before their lack of attention to driving gets a child killed.

Exactly! I have a nephew who seems to wait until he's in the car to phone people. These people think it is an inconvenience to follow simple safety procedures that could save someone's life.
 

Risus

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Exactly! I have a nephew who seems to wait until he's in the car to phone people. These people think it is an inconvenience to follow simple safety procedures that could save someone's life.
The majority of the time I've seen something unsafe happening on the road the driver has a cell phone glued to his ear.
Personally I don't think they will ever get it stopped.
 

VanIsle

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I sincerely hope you get caught, many times, because you are a menace on the road and an accident looking for a place to happen.
Oh, she's gonna get caught Juan. Just a matter of time - right Harley?
 

#juan

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The majority of the time I've seen something unsafe happening on the road the driver has a cell phone glued to his ear.
Personally I don't think they will ever get it stopped.

The fine in B.C. is $167.00. They are writing a lot of tickets. They should increase the fine to a point where it hurts. Try $500.00. and double it for second offenses.
 

Spade

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The majority of the time I've seen something unsafe happening on the road the driver has a cell phone glued to his ear.
Personally I don't think they will ever get it stopped.

No, legislation will never put an end to its use. It's become part of the culture and a way of doing business. There have been and continue to be laws on the books for driving without due care and attention. And, I agree, cell-phone use is a distraction and impairs judgement and reaction time. But, so does talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, daydreaming, driving at night, driving in the snow or rain, reading traffic signs, driving past large bill;boards or flashing lights, looking for addresses, driving by a pretty woman,... Let's pass laws against all of these aspects of modern life. Horses and carriages are far safer!
 

Risus

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The fine in B.C. is $167.00. They are writing a lot of tickets. They should increase the fine to a point where it hurts. Try $500.00. and double it for second offenses.
Perhaps a demerit point or two as well.
 

lone wolf

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No, legislation will never put an end to its use. It's become part of the culture and a way of doing business. There have been and continue to be laws on the books for driving without due care and attention. And, I agree, cell-phone use is a distraction and impairs judgement and reaction time. But, so does talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, daydreaming, driving at night, driving in the snow or rain, reading traffic signs, driving past large bill;boards or flashing lights, looking for addresses, driving by a pretty woman,... Let's pass laws against all of these aspects of modern life. Horses and carriages are far safer!

Horses are smart enough not to bump into things ... and they stay sober.
 

AnnaG

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No, legislation will never put an end to its use. It's become part of the culture and a way of doing business. There have been and continue to be laws on the books for driving without due care and attention. And, I agree, cell-phone use is a distraction and impairs judgement and reaction time. But, so does talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, daydreaming, driving at night, driving in the snow or rain, reading traffic signs, driving past large bill;boards or flashing lights, looking for addresses, driving by a pretty woman,... Let's pass laws against all of these aspects of modern life. Horses and carriages are far safer!
... and waaaaay more recyclable and cheaper to maintain.