NTSB seeks ban on cell phone use while driving, even hands-free

Discussion in 'Politics and other "Messy" Stuff' started by Nathan, Dec 13, 2011.

  1. Johngo

    Johngo New Member
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    Like gun laws, there are already laws on the books in a lot of cases. They are already NOT enforcing those. So let's add another non-enforceable law... If they would just stiffen the penalties for this and take away driver's licenses for a substantial amount of time, it would go a long way. Riding the bus sucks.
     
  2. KittyMini

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    +1 Let them take the bus. Driving is a privilege. :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Justa Jim

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    John, you hit the nail right one the head. We do not need to "stiffen" the penalties, just simply "apply" them. "Life" in prison means just that. Lose your license, means gone forever. Period, no if, and's or buts, no way around it. If people feared the penalty, then they would respect the law. Most people think they can beat the rap some way, so they don't care.

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  4. Redbeard

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    I don't text/email/facebook while driving. I take and make calls but that is with the bluetooth in my MINI. If I'm driving another car then I won't answer. That's why I have voice mail.

    Here in the People's Republik of Kalifornia it's illegal to text or talk on a non-handsfree phone and those laws aren't enforced. In fact, as noted in another state, the police do it so what right do they have to enforce it?

    Part of the problem is that the fines are minimal. Someone told me it's a $75 fine. Forget that. As mentioned before make it a license suspendable offense. THAT will get people's attention. As far as enforceable: Yeah, officer sees a driver texting and/or holding a cellphone then ya pull'em over and take care of business. Just like with seatbelts.
     
  5. Johngo

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    Hey! It's hard for cops to notice that kind of thing when they are doing it too!! :D
     
  6. Redbeard

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    Sad but oh-so-true. :frown2:
     

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