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The other morning on my way to work I saw a cop sitting in the center of town. I quickly looked down at my speed and I was doing the speed limit so I had nothing to worry about. As I passed him I see him pull out behind me and throw his lights on, I had no idea why I was being pulled over. He said it looked like I was talking on my phone based on me resting my head on my hand. I assured him I was not on my phone, as it was 5:30am and I don't have anyone to talk to at that time and I even asked if he wanted to check my phone just to verify. He declined and stated he believed me. He was super nice and I give him credit for looking out but to assume I was on my phone?
I was hoping many towns would slack off on the cell phone usage offense as to prove that it wasn't an issue to begin with but I guess its the complete opposite. I dont worry much about it though because I don't use it while driving but goes to show you its just another money maker, I mean its not like I was swerving or anything. I see people all day long not using their blinkers while turning or merging, to me that's more of an offense than using a cell phone, I cant recall ever seeing someone get pulled over for it though. I guess its pick and choose as to what offense they want to pull you over for. I know for a fact with all the driving I do that I could generate more revenue by ticketing drivers that don't use their blinker vs cell phone usage.
Your example is why it is a stupid law. The cop that stopped you may have been nice but it will lead to more abuse of power by police, mire infringement on the right to travel and more excuses for fishing expeditions..sadly the supporters of the law are too blind to see that
People who text on the highway travel on average the length of a football field without looking at the road at all. Crazy!
No one is debating whether texting while driving is stupid.. it is, so is banning cell phone use as a means to stop people from texting.. those that text will continue law or no law.
No one is debating whether texting while driving is stupid.. it is, so is banning cell phone use as a means to stop people from texting.. those that text will continue law or no law.
Yeah, but, no reason for either one so we can all deal with it like adults and not complain. It is just a cell phone. Clearly Mr. Crazy you remember a time when you survived with no cell phone so I'm sure you will be fine. If you have an emergency simply pull over and proceed to use said phone....EZ as pie
Yeah, but, no reason for either one so we can all deal with it like adults and not complain. It is just a cell phone. Clearly Mr. Crazy you remember a time when you survived with no cell phone so I'm sure you will be fine. If you have an emergency simply pull over and proceed to use said phone....EZ as pie
We can deal with it like adults and allow us to choose. Texting I agree should be banned but not talking on a cell phone. I remember a time when there wasn't any cell phones and then they invented hard wired car phones so you could talk on the go. Would have suggested a ban on those as well? Again, talking on a cell phone is no different than holding your morning coffee and talking to your passengers or singing along to a song on the radio.
Your suggestion is to pull over if you need to use it. I find this to be far more dangerous, I see people everyday darting off the side of the road to use the phone. Some of them look like there is an emergency when all they need to use is the phone. Others don't even pull off the road all the way. I find people pulling off the side of the road for no reason to be far more distracting than cell phone usage.
I for one barely use my phone when im not in the car so not using it while driving isn't really a big deal to me. Its the fact that they took this freedom away...whats next? As for my scenario of "looking" like I was on my phone I purposely place my hand in the same position while driving through that town ever since I got pulled over to see if it happens again. Meanwhile my phone is off and not in reach.
Originally Posted by stormynh Yeah, but, no reason for either one so we can all deal with it like adults and not complain. It is just a cell phone. Clearly Mr. Crazy you remember a time when you survived with no cell phone so I'm sure you will be fine. If you have an emergency simply pull over and proceed to use said phone....EZ as pie.
A rather lousy argument..we can do without the internet too.. you want to forced to give up your access to the net or be restricted on when you can use it because some folks commit crimes with it?
Originally Posted by stormynh Yeah, but, no reason for either one so we can all deal with it like adults and not complain. It is just a cell phone. Clearly Mr. Crazy you remember a time when you survived with no cell phone so I'm sure you will be fine. If you have an emergency simply pull over and proceed to use said phone....EZ as pie.
A rather lousy argument..we can do without the internet too.. you want to forced to give up your access to the net or be restricted on when you can use it because some folks commit crimes with it?
Despite your best efforts I'm simply not that upset by the law, but, by all means continue to let it wreck your days and months ahead!!
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