Cell Phone Law rant

[spookydave]

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

Sure, it's hypocritical to enforce this law and yet allow so many other dangerous things while driving...but frankly, I'm trying to look at the glass as half full...at least it's one small step in the right direction.

I look at it as your glass is too big. Try using the correct size glass and reducing your ECO footprint.

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

I'm tired of jack-asses who don't LOOK and don't SIGNAL lane-changes because they can't lower the phone away from their head for 2 seconds. I can't tell you how many times I've been cut-off and side-swiped due to this. It's at LEAST a dozen times a month, and I don't even drive very much.

Next time take a closer look and you will notice that I'm dialing the phone, not talking on it. Now you now why I drive a big truck. (I'm not the only one that can't dial a phone and drive)

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

This same thing does NOT happen with the other examples you've mentioned (eating, grooming, etc). It's only cell phone abusers that come to mind...at least 99 times out of 100.

C'Mon man, ever try down shifting while going around a turn and trying not to get Big Mac all over ya? Trust me, it's worse the talking on the phone but not as bad as getting ZigZag glue on your thumb mid roll.

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

This is one law I'm thankful for. I don't talk on the phone while driving. My friends know this. I answer the phone and say "call you back in a few."

sure you do

Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

As for your friend who thinks GW is a good President...well...she isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. Most people I've debated with on this subject who support GW are so intellectually inferior it's a complete waste of time debating with them. Nothing but talking in circles and basic logical fallacies. Most people with any grey matter on top of their shoulders do not support GW. And since we all know this to be true...we can just smile and nod at the lesser intelligent people.

Would you care to name who you thought was the last good president?

[EMrider]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

So the government thinks they can tell us we cant use a phone driving the car. Sounds like some more BS. We can still text message, fiddle with our ipod, do hair/nails/etc. What is this law doing? Except being extremely invasive on peoples private lifes. Just anouther reason for a cop to pull you over and screw with you. Also since we are allowed to drive and use blue tooth, its not that the conversation is the problem, california doesnt want us driving with one hand. Are we going to take the liecenses from all the one armed residents in California whats the difference between a one arm'd man having a conversation with a passenger and a person holding the phone with one arm? Nothing.. Typical BS and everyone knows laws are alot harder to get rid of then to create. This country has gone to hell in a hand basket,I just got into an argument with a friend becasue she thinks Bush is a great President...Dont get me started on that.

Having seen many distracted dimwits nearly crash or cause an accident because they were yapping on the cell phone, I think your rant is way off base.

This law will save a lot of lives and money.

I'm curious where else you'd prefer to live given that the US has "gone to hell in a handbasket?"

[DBD]

Originally Posted by spookydave

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C'Mon man, ever try down shifting while going around a turn and trying not to get Big Mac all over ya? ....

No but it was a bit difficult keeping the "BEER" 'n bong from tipping over when we raced along Mulholland during our high school days, especially with one hand on the wheel and one shifting.

[spookydave]

Originally Posted by DBD

No but it was a bit difficult keeping the "BEER" 'n bong from tipping over when we raced along Mulholland during our high school days, especially with one hand on the wheel and one shifting.

haha, I think you and I must have went to different schools together. haha

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by EMrider

Having seen many distracted dimwits nearly crash or cause an accident because they were yapping on the cell phone, I think your rant is way off base.

This law will save a lot of lives and money.

I'm curious where else you'd prefer to live given that the US has "gone to hell in a handbasket?"

There are always exceptions to certain laws. Some people can talk and drive on the cell phone fine, driving perfectly fine, while others cannot. Im assuming Ricky is one of those who can talk and drive perfectly. I honestly think its a little bit dumb, but its not like anything can be done about it

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by mtnbikerfred

Oh. and I think "petting your duck" falls in the "other distractions" category

Ricky has a pet duck named Professor Quackers. I'm not sure what else you might be talking about...

[L8 APEKS]

Originally Posted by spookydave

I look at it as your glass is too big. Try using the correct size glass and reducing your ECO footprint.

Pointless comment #1...



Next time take a closer look and you will notice that I'm dialing the phone, not talking on it. Now you now why I drive a big truck. (I'm not the only one that can't dial a phone and drive)

You dial the phone with your ear, whilst the phone is held with one hand against the side of your head? Wow...I won't even ask what extra appendages you're hiding that enables you to do this. Fantastic!


C'Mon man, ever try down shifting while going around a turn and trying not to get Big Mac all over ya? Trust me, it's worse the talking on the phone but not as bad as getting ZigZag glue on your thumb mid roll.

Ahhh, red-staters. But most pickups are automatic. It leaves an extra hand to fiddle a banjo or access a gun rack.


sure you do

...yes, I do. Background in amateur and semi-pro auto racing. It's force of habit...I actually like to pay attention to driving!


Would you care to name who you thought was the last good president?

No, I wouldn't. But thank you for asking!

I win!

[DirtymikeTDB]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

So the government thinks they can tell us we cant use a phone driving the car. Sounds like some more BS. We can still text message, fiddle with our ipod, do hair/nails/etc. What is this law doing? Except being extremely invasive on peoples private lifes. Just anouther reason for a cop to pull you over and screw with you. Also since we are allowed to drive and use blue tooth, its not that the conversation is the problem, california doesnt want us driving with one hand. Are we going to take the liecenses from all the one armed residents in California whats the difference between a one arm'd man having a conversation with a passenger and a person holding the phone with one arm? Nothing.. Typical BS and everyone knows laws are alot harder to get rid of then to create. This country has gone to hell in a hand basket,I just got into an argument with a friend becasue she thinks Bush is a great President...Dont get me started on that.

I'm smelling what your steppin in, there are alot of things people do while driving that just scare the hell out of me. I like the cell phone law, but at the same time, it needs to actually cover anything that you mentioned, IE Nails, Shaving, Reading, eating ETC. Here in Yucaipa, the Popo have been giving wreckless driving tickets for years for such activities, including talking on the cell phone while driving, so for us, its not a big deal.

Its not just driving with one hand, its also the fact that your hand is holding the phone, and if something happens, how many people wont let go of the phone to control the car, due to being afraid of hurting there phone.

The worst part abot this law I see, is how many times have we seen the Local sherrif doing the same damn thing!!!!!


I dont mind needing to have a headset while I am driving, I am already someone who used one for safety reasons, but at the same time, If I got a call while driving, I tell the person to hold on, while I pull over to the side of the road.


This is how I look at these so called safety laws, Seatbelt law for instance, I think thats BS, that should be a personal responsibility.

People driving while doing makeup, reading, talking on the celly, texting ETC. That puts other people in danger.






P.S. Just to be clear, the law does not limit to "Bluetooth" You can use wired headsets as well. I got the bodyglove earglove. Costs ten bucks, beter sound than any BT I have ever used

[Winger]

1)This is the most brilliant move in the world by cell phone companies. Now they've done away with the 1 tell-tale sign someone is on the phone. Now you won't know if they are on their bluetooth, or talking to themselves, or singing to the radio. You just know they are an idiot.

2) It is the distraction of talking on the cell phone that is the real issue. The person on the other end cannot see the road and expecting instant feedback. With the poor quality of phones, any pause calls for "Are you there?". Talking to passengers, on the other hand, is different because they are aware of the surroundings and know when to shut up (mother in laws excluded). Everyone knows that driving with 1 hand isn't the issue or they'd ban manual transmissions.

3) The under 18 law about no texting is equally retarded because they made it a secondary offense. The cop can't pull the kid over without a different reason. So, as long as the kid is not breaking another law, the cop can't pull him over for texting.

[spookydave]

Originally Posted by DirtymikeTDB

P.S. Just to be clear, the law does not limit to "Bluetooth" You can use wired headsets as well. I got the bodyglove earglove. Costs ten bucks, beter sound than any BT I have ever used

I just put my phone on speaker. Then I hang it on my gun rack next to the banjo.


~!woot!~

[katonk]

It's already illegal to drive recklessly. Why do we need a law to ban behavior that's already illegal?

[Evil Chocula]

Its the democrats, everything they've done over the last eight years... oh, wait a second .

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Its the democrats, everything they've done over the last eight years... oh, wait a second .

They control congress.................what does congress do again

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

They control congress.................what does congress do again

They make us all wear stupid headsets!!!

[evdog]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

How could they outlaw talking on the phone but forget the texting?
I dont see why if they were going to be stupid they could have got 'em all with one shot... No electronic handheld devices
I know it isnt legal to listen to your ipod in you car, but i still see people doing it.
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I was reading all the cops will be looking for is a cell phone in your hand. By default that would include texting. Regarding all the other devices they may not be specifically banned by law, but if you cause a crash that seriously injures or kills someone you can be there will be serious consequences to you for your irresponsibility.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by evdog

I was reading all the cops will be looking for is a cell phone in your hand. By default that would include texting. Regarding all the other devices they may not be specifically banned by law, but if you cause a crash that seriously injures or kills someone you can be there will be serious consequences to you for your irresponsibility.

My stepmom and dad are noth police officers. They cant pull anyone over just for having it in their hand. Even with bluetooth, most of them make you flip the phone open to answer or make a call, so you would have to hold it.