cell phones and driving

[master hec0]

im not shure if this is ware i put this but o well what do you guys think about driving and talking on the cell phone personally i think its bad a person in my passerger seat was talking on the cell phone and was creating a big distraction and if it was me talkin it would be a huge distraction well whats your opinion

[BlueFusion6851]

I don't have a cell-phone. I see people my age and older who just cannot seem to multitask very well. I've had to swerve out of the way on a 2-lane road because some horses-a$$ was talking on his cellphone. In MN, it is illegal for someone under 18 to talk and drive at the same time. I think its a damn good law too.

[tri-power]

In NY it's illegal to talk and drive unless you use a hands free device. Unfortunately it goes over looked like The seatbelt law and the lights on while wipers on laws.

[drunken monkey]

in the uk, it is technically illegal to be driving and talking on the phone without a handsfree kit (or car kit).
technically, you aren't even supposed to handle the phone unless it is to press a button to answer a call.

[master hec0]

i didnt know that i live in canada im trying to get info for a speech on cellphones and cars

[Igovert500]

As said above, it's illegal in NY, and for the most part I think it's a great idea.

[AlmostStock]

To anyone who thinks they can drive just as good while talking on the phone I ask this. If your son / daughter or loved one accidentally walks in front of a moving vehicle, which would you prefer; the driver of that car having both hands on the wheel and no phone, or the same driver yacking it up on the phone with only one hand on the wheel? It seems like a no brainer to me. The worst offenders actually talk on the phone with one hand, and smoke with the other. I see this quite often and just stay far away from them.

There is a reason race car drivers use both hands. It's because it gives them better control of the vehicle. This also holds true on the streets, except the streets are much more dangerous than any race track.

[master hec0]

i never looked at it that way also this is really good stuff im putting this stuff on my speech keep up the good work i got about 2 weeks left to write this and outa all the info out their this is the best because your asking driver the people most at risk

[BNaylor]

The U.S. Department of Defense recently made it illegal to use cell phones (handsfree OK) while driving on any military base and are enforcing the two hands rule. Not fun going before a US Magistrate and the citation is not cheap either.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by tri-power

In NY it's illegal to talk and drive unless you use a hands free device. Unfortunately it goes over looked like The seatbelt law and the lights on while wipers on laws.

I agree on the lax enforcement of the laws concerning cell phone use and headlights on while wipers are on, however, here in Syracuse and other parts of NY state, tickets issued for failure to use seatbelts are steadily increasing. When the police set up traffic roadblocks to check for expired inspection, registration, and seatbelt use, they incorporate the use of "spotters". These "spotters" are other police stationed out of sight a short distance from the roadblock. Their job is to watch the vehicles in line before the roadblock to see who is trying to fasten their seat belt or trying to avoid the police by turning around.If they spot someone in line trying to fasten their belts before they get to the front of the roadblock, they radio ahead to the police staffing the roadblock, the vehicle's description and offense. The use of these "spotters" has increased the number of citations issued for failure to use safety belts.
I don't know what's worse though, innattentive drivers on cell phones, or innattentive pedestrians on cell phones. I can't tell you how many times I nearly hit someone or witnessed another driver have a close call with a pedestrian who "cuts" in front of them between parked cars, or enters a crosswalk against the light. These people are so engrossed in their conversations, they pay no attention to their surroundings, and put others in danger. Same thing goes in parking lots. You see people walking all over talking like the cell phone is glued to their ear and nothing else matters. Then they get bent all out of shape when you blow your horn at them to warn them. Just my

[Tonto Kowalski]

I don't think it should be illegal, just because some people can't talk and drive at the same time doesn't mean all of us should be punished because of them.

But if someone does cause an accident because they were blabbing on their phone, they should be punished severely.

[DinanM3_S2]

While I think there are some drivers can pull of the simultaneous talking on cell phone while driving, many can't but still try. A good friend of mine's father was hit in his brand new Avalon by a driver on the phone that ran a stop light. I would never do it. Many European countries have outlawed it. When you are behind the wheel, your only job is to be driving, everything else is secondary. Anything that hinders your ability to drive should be discouraged.

[pimprolla112]

One thing i like about down here is that if you are in accident and you where on your cell during it then you are automatically at fault. While this is bad for the person on the phone its a good way to keep people from using them while there driving. Im distracted pretty easily but i have a friend who would get into arguments with his girl while i was driving not that big of a distraction cause i tune it out. Ive seen bigger distractions, girls doing make up, people arguing, rubber necking(if you want to look pull over otherwise just drive).

One thing i will add though is that these people with loud ass sound systems blasting them are more of a distraction granted i have a setup thats pretty damn loud in my blazer i dont drive around blasting it till my ears bleed because when i was back in school i couldnt hear the sirens behind me until i looked up in the rear view to see a cop with his lights flashing behind me. He wasnt going anywhere important he was just going to 7eleven for some reason.

[turboflatfour300]

Originally Posted by AlmostStock

To anyone who thinks they can drive just as good while talking on the phone I ask this. If your son / daughter or loved one accidentally walks in front of a moving vehicle, which would you prefer; the driver of that car having both hands on the wheel and no phone, or the same driver yacking it up on the phone with only one hand on the wheel? It seems like a no brainer to me. The worst offenders actually talk on the phone with one hand, and smoke with the other. I see this quite often and just stay far away from them.

There is a reason race car drivers use both hands. It's because it gives them better control of the vehicle. This also holds true on the streets, except the streets are much more dangerous than any race track.

i drive with 1 hand and im ok...i think anyone with a manuel trans drives with one hand...nice one..

[knorwj]

I honestly don't see the difference between cell phone usage and speaking to a passenger or using your radio. Are they going to ban car radios next?


don't get me wrong i'm not saying it doesn't affect your driving, but I just feel like its pinpointing one thing while allowing others that people would openly voice their discontent about being banned (radio, speaking ot passenger). It should somehow just be up to the discretion of a ticketing officer.