#1Feb 9th, 2010
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Feb 9th, 2010
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....
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Sounds good- who better to help us with our "taxes"?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....
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Feb 9th, 2010
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
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Feb 9th, 2010
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!
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!
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Sporty883
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!
#9
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Feb 9th, 2010
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.
People don't pay enough attention to their driving as it is so I can't see this going anywhere.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Sporty883
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.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!
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Preferably before their lack of attention to driving gets a child killed.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.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by AnnaG
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.Preferably before their lack of attention to driving gets a child killed.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
The majority of the time I've seen something unsafe happening on the road the driver has a cell phone glued to his ear. 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.
Personally I don't think they will ever get it stopped.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Oh, she's gonna get caught Juan. Just a matter of time - right Harley?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.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
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.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.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
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!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.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Perhaps a demerit point or two as well.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.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
Horses are smart enough not to bump into things ... and they stay sober.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!
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by lone wolf
I saw a drunk horse once. It was the funniest thing. He had gotten into some bad fermented feed...Horses are smart enough not to bump into things ... and they stay sober.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
... and waaaaay more recyclable and cheaper to maintain.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!
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
lol That happens, yup. There was also a movie where Lee Marvin was drunk and on a horse that was drunk. Both were perfectly harmless leaning against a building passed out.I saw a drunk horse once. It was the funniest thing. He had gotten into some bad fermented feed...
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
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.
You might just be floggin' on a dead horse there #Juan.
(from the neck up anyway) #23
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
Oh, she's gonna get caught Juan. Just a matter of time - right Harley?
Which begs a question - I wonder who....................ah never mind, I'm trying to be nice this week..........
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
Yeah, and they don't have the propensity to talk either.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!
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by AnnaG
Cat Belou??????lol That happens, yup. There was also a movie where Lee Marvin was drunk and on a horse that was drunk. Both were perfectly harmless leaning against a building passed out.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by JLM
I remember the scene, but can't remember the movie.Cat Belou??????
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by Risus
Don't feel bad - that was probably about 1970 (about 11 years after '59).I remember the scene, but can't remember the movie.
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Feb 9th, 2010
I'm a truck driver with over one million accident free miles, mostly in Southern Ontario and Toronto, and my first cell phone was a Novatel. I have routinely eaten a sandwich, changed gears, talked on the phone, changed gears, written down info from dispatch, had another bite of said sandwich, changed gears, yelled at a really dumb twit car driver, changed gears, written down the remaining info from dispatch, had a quick slug of Coke, changed gears, hung up the phone and continued on my way accident free.
Learn to drive you TWITS and then you could talk on the phone and drive. The real problem is the TWITS in cars that never actually learned to drive.
Sorry for the rant people but really the actually phone is not the problem, it's the user.
Learn to drive you TWITS and then you could talk on the phone and drive. The real problem is the TWITS in cars that never actually learned to drive.
Sorry for the rant people but really the actually phone is not the problem, it's the user.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by eh1eh
So you aren't one of those truck drivers driving too fast and rolling over or losing their load on ramps and curves??? At one time truck drivers were safe, but not any more. There are a lot of pill popping doped up drivers out there.There is also a lot of unsafe rigs. Get off your high horse....I'm a truck driver with over one million accident free miles, mostly in Southern Ontario and Toronto, and my first cell phone was a Novatel. I have routinely eaten a sandwich, changed gears, talked on the phone, changed gears, written down info from dispatch, had another bite of said sandwich, changed gears, yelled at a really dumb twit car driver, changed gears, written down the remaining info from dispatch, had a quick slug of Coke, changed gears, hung up the phone and continued on my way accident free.
Learn to drive you TWITS and then you could talk on the phone and drive. The real problem is the TWITS in cars that never actually learned to drive.
Sorry for the rant people but really the actually phone is not the problem, it's the user.
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Feb 9th, 2010Quote: Originally Posted by eh1eh
And balance that off with what a wise man once said- "No one can think of two things at the same time" I'm a truck driver with over one million accident free miles, mostly in Southern Ontario and Toronto, and my first cell phone was a Novatel. I have routinely eaten a sandwich, changed gears, talked on the phone, changed gears, written down info from dispatch, had another bite of said sandwich, changed gears, yelled at a really dumb twit car driver, changed gears, written down the remaining info from dispatch, had a quick slug of Coke, changed gears, hung up the phone and continued on my way accident free.
Learn to drive you TWITS and then you could talk on the phone and drive. The real problem is the TWITS in cars that never actually learned to drive.
Sorry for the rant people but really the actually phone is not the problem, it's the user.
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