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I have no problem with it. FI was just in a fender bender because of his stupid cell phone that he was using as a GPS. Told him he could've waited until a red light. It will help eliminate some problems on the road.
They are alraedy illegal where I am. I think it's a good idea. You are allowed only hands free devices. I find it's really distracting to be trying to find buttons while operating a vehicles - there are a lot of lives at stake with others on the road! Its only safe.
@adnama: They will be getting rid of hands free devices as well from my understanding.
@adnama: Same! It's illegal here as well. I fully support it.
Same here - already illegal where I live except for hands-free devices. They're cracking down on other distractions too, apparently - like eating and applying make up while driving.
@MissPumpkinPie: Oh that's interesting. Up here in canada it's fine for those. I think hands free should be allowed, because it's really just the same as talking to a passenger in your car.
I am all for banning cell phones while driving, personally. I think it is long overdue. There just is no reason why anyone needs to talk and drive. DH has been in lots of accidents, and he doesn't even use a cell phone- driving requires full and complete attention, IMO. DH doesn't even like ME talking if he is driving.
@MissPumpkinPie: I totally agree! That is too bad about your SO's accident.
It's illegal in New Jersey too, but people still do it so I think they're trying to tweak/change to really crack down now. At least that's how my news report made it sound.
@cbee: It sucks, but he takes full responisbility and told me I was right and he should listen to me more often. He told the officer the entire truth - that he wasn't texting or talking on the phone. He was looking at GPS to find out where his school field trip was. I told him he coud've found out before he left or at a red light at leat (which isn't allowed either, but a hell of a lot safer). So, I was kind of mad at him for awhile.
@adnama: Ditto. Drivers are getting worse and worse these days as it is. Anything that cuts down on distracted driving is great in my book.
I wish they would ban more than phones. I once had a guy nearly sideswipe me because he was weaving around so much in his lane. When he pulled up beside me at a red light, I looked over and saw that he had an open styrofoam takeout container in his lap and he was eating Chinese food with a fork while driving with his other hand!
God I hope they don't ban them. I get about an one billable hour of work done over the phone on the way to work and home. This allows me to leave work a little earlier every day. If cell phones are banned completely this would REALLY extend my work day.
I should mention that here we can only use cell phones with handfree devices.
@adnama: I guess they do want to ban those too, because you thoughts should be "on the road." I still think it is a good idea all around.
@.twist.: and @Juliepants: Lucky you! People around here- I see them TEXTING every single day while driving. It is supposed to be illegal, but people still do it and it makes me so mad (eye roll).
I've literally driven my car from the northern US to the west coast to the southern US to the east coast and in between and I can confidently say that I have never witnessed more dangerous, insane, irresponsible drivers than I have since I've been on the east coast. Especially in Maryland. People literally lose their minds if there is too much sun, too little sun or any form or amount of precipitation or wind, or another car on the road (which there always is one). These lunatics then decide that despite the fact that they are barely capable of properly operating a motor vehicle or obeying traffic laws that they are going to throw a cell phone on top of the mix.
Yeah. Ban them. Course. Banning them won't be enough for Maryland. They'll need to require a driving test every 5 years on top of it to maintain your license. I've seen drunk drivers in other states drive more safely than sober drivers in Maryland.
Rant over. Down with cell phones while driving!
@claireos: It's funny that you say that because I think every state on the East coast says they have the worst drivers. Jersey drivers are absolutely horrible. They're even worse when we have New York drivers - especially during summer. They become extremely impatient and make it known.
@MissPumpkinPie: I would be mad too. I hate getting mad. Sometimes they just have to learn the hard way- by not listening to us and having things happen. He'll probably never do it again at least!
I have no problem with someone using their cellphone if it is attached via bluetooth or something. My mom is HORRIBLE with answering and talking on phones when driving. My FI however, drives the exact same on phone or off phone. Texting however should be prohibited when driving. It's soo dangerous!
I just love the people who have the stop sign that says "Stop Texting" and then you look in the window and they are texting while driving
@cbee: Uhg. Unfortunately, people STILL do it. If you get caught though, it's a hefty fine.
I honestly think texting and driving is just plain dumb. It cannot be done safely.
@adnama: I agree. Talking with a blue tooth is the same as talking to a passenger in your car. Are they going to ban that too? I think this is getting ridiculous. People do WAY worse and much more dangerous stuff in their car than talking with a bluetooth. Putting on makeup, SMOKING, eatting, blasting their music. In my opinion, those are so much more dangerous.
I think hands free should be allowed, but I'm totally for banning the use of the phone while driving. Texting and driving is one of the most prevelant and dangerous things a person can do, and kids my sisters age are so used to texting all the time they don't think twice about doing it while driving. Makes me nervous for her.
@claireos: Ugh! I know what you mean! We have crazy drivers here too. We get really dangerous weather- not only snow, but lots of ice due to the high humidity in Wisconsin- and I literally saw a lady in an SUV drive through a railroad crossing when the markers were coming down during a white-out ice and snow storm and barley miss another driver- on her phone! It was the most dangerous storm of the year. We were at full attention, really carefully and slowly driving and a little scared (we HAD to drive- but it was the kind of thing you should only do in an emergency, because the weather essential WAS an emergency-), leaning forward to see everything etc.- and this lady is ON HER PHONE? It was just nuts. The kind of driving that requires two hands, you know?
I'm in a LDR, so it's 3-4 hours of drive time every two weeks or so. I'm sorry to those who are all about banning the phone, but I would loose my mind without anyone to talk to for that long.
The precursor to the cell phone was the car phone.
That is the stupidest bill yet, getting rid of phones and handsfree devices, not just the handsets. The bill even includes a section that the car manufactures place a device in your car that disables your phone. Um, there are a crapload of implications of this. What if you get into an accident and your phone will not work? What if you witness a crime, or are the victim of a crime in your car? What if you have a medical emergency? They cannot do it without also disabling GPS devices and other blue tooth devices. The technology just isn't there and what is there is very expensive. How much will that raise the price of cars?
No, this is just another case of Congress getting their panties in a bunch without having all the information and over stepping into states rights.
I live in New Hampshire and it's completely legal to drive while talking on a cell, but so is not using a restraint apparatus or wearing a helmet. Not the most safe thing in the world, but I like having the ability to use it especially when I'm driving by myself and need to return calls. I should also say I have a hands free ear piece.
@tksjewelry: I figured it was more than just banning the usage of cell phones, but still being able to use hands free. It's possible that emergency calls may still work if an accident were to occur.
Does anyone know what the laws are in Florida??? I think its crazy that not texting and driving even has to be a law...people just should know that its gonna end badly...I don't know if its legal here or not, but I talk on my iphone all the time without any issues...I try to never ever text if I'm driving, and (Knock on Wood) I've never had any problems...but people who don't use hands free are just asking for trouble!!! I've seen people eating plates of spaghetti and driving...I think that should be a law because hot food is prolly equally as distracting as texting! LOL!
Well I don't drive to and from work since I live in NYC and whenever I drive DH is almost always in the car with me. I will say though, since i don't have bluetooth or hands free, when I'm by myself in the car I NEVER use my cell phone. I pull over at a rest stop if i have to make a call.
Banning hands free.. I don't know..
@tksjewelry: I agree... It also doesn't take into account passengers in the car, why are they not allowed to call/navigate/email/etc. Ridiculous.
@tksjewelry: good point. Not to mention, what if you are the passenger in the car? Do they even think these things through before creating a bill?!?!
@msfahrenheit: Nope, just another knee jerk reaction from the Government to save us from ourselves with understanding the ramifications, consequences, or the dreaded slippery slope. The only reason I even knew about the bill is that our local Congressman is all over that piece of junk and he has been posting and talking alot about it.
It needs to be illegal here, but I doubt it will be enforced in this state. Texting is illegal while driving here, but it is never enforced. I see several people each day driving and texting. It's horrible.
As long as I can still use hands-free/speakerphone, okay I guess. I don't think it will actually *work.*
I really do not think talking on a headset is the same as talking to a person in your car is in context, helping you stay in the moment, facing forward...
Talking on a headset can still make you really distracted, in my experience. I just think of the women in my family.... who are... not the best at driving in the first place. Adding any kind of distraction = even more accidents for them. I understand some people may be able to handle it, and I think that is where the contention about the bill will rise- "punishing" the ones that can handle talking and driving (on headsets) because of those that cannot. However, in no way do I think it is worth the risks. People where I live are dangerous enough while driving without any phones....
@claireos: NO KIDDING!! I totally agree about Maryland being the worst. They get on the phone and they start driving 20mph under the speed limit and weaving everywhere. Add in sun, snow, rain, dust, air, they are nightmares.
I also wanted to add- DH works for insurance processing claims and he said you would not believe all of the callers that get in accidents because they were "following their gps" or "looking at their gps" or "their gps told them to turn." It sounds comical! But I guess it is true. He also said that you would not believe the amount of cell phone related accidents.
@Meowkers: yeah I'm not a fan of banning hands-free devices. Why not ban passengers then? I see no difference between hands-free and talking to the person in the passenger seat.
I will occasionally talk and drive. Usually if it's a quick 'DH take out the meat for supper, DH stop and get this' but I don't really make a habit of it.
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