U.S. ban sought on cell phone use while driving

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by Skunk Workz

Except that most "kids" aren't living at home at age 25, or even at age 19.

Of course. I was married at 20, and pretty much on my own.

So take EVERYONE's freedoms away to feel good?
Hardly.

[DFWgal]

Originally Posted by LindaGrace

I'd be fine with that. It is abundantly clear to me that people cannot talk on the phone and drive well. I won't even go into the idiots who text while driving.

Exactly my thoughts.

[michael_atw]

Originally Posted by WyoNewk

Splain to me how this is a federal issue. Don't get me wrong. I know talking, or even TEXTING while driving is not safe, and I'd be in favor of state laws that prohibit it. I would NOT be in favor of federal laws....

Because the issue defies regional boundaries. There's no reason not to enact a federal law. It is not a state issue but an interstate (national) issue.

[michael_atw]

Originally Posted by NJBest

This is interesting. Drivers often talk with other passengers while driving. Is that any different than using the car's bluetooth?

I'd bet the same people who have problems driving while using a cell phone are the same people who have problems while driving and talking to other people in the car.

[oddstray]

Originally Posted by michael_atw

Because the issue defies regional boundaries. There's no reason not to enact a federal law. It is not a state issue but an interstate (national) issue.

I agree that the issue defies regional boundaries. These days, most issues do.

But the Constitution says that powers that aren't specifically provided to federal authorities are states' rights issues. The feds are currently having trouble with that, with respect to immigration law and (in some states) marijuana use laws. I don't see them taking on traffic laws any time soon.