Arlington Passes Texting and Driving Ban

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by Ferd

I would be double mad if this had been done by the feds.

At the local level however, I dont have an issue with it. the city of Arlington knows the statistics for that community. they each represent a smaller number of people and are therefore much more closely alligned with the community.

I would have definitely been against it had that happened. Beware, as I wouldn't put it past them to try it...

Originally Posted by canam

I have also known of young ladies who can text with their phone in hand while the hand is in the purse,and i ve heard of one person playing a keyboard and texting ,like in church !

Now, THAT'S just a little too much multi-tasking. And sometimes we wonder where "A.D.D." comes from...

[canam]

Originally Posted by Dagwood

I would have definitely been against it had that happened. Beware, as I wouldn't put it past them to try it...



Now, THAT'S just a little too much multi-tasking. And sometimes we wonder where "A.D.D." comes from...

[deafdriscoll]

In the 1990's a woman in a city near me was talking on her phone while driving. She missed a school bus's red lights and ran over a 5 year old. the kid died, the woman spent 5 years in jail.
This is not government intrusion but a safety matter.
When ever possible i pull over in a parking lot to talk, if i must talk while driving I make sure it is a very important call or I leave my phone off while driving.
shouldn't you leave your phone off?
the only reason you should be on the phone when driving is of you are lost.

[MrsMcD]

It's illegal in Georgia and I am glad! It's dangerous. Of course, so are other things while driving...

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by deafdriscoll

In the 1990's a woman in a city near me was talking on her phone while driving. She missed a school bus's red lights and ran over a 5 year old. the kid died, the woman spent 5 years in jail.
This is not government intrusion but a safety matter.
When ever possible i pull over in a parking lot to talk, if i must talk while driving I make sure it is a very important call or I leave my phone off while driving.
shouldn't you leave your phone off?
the only reason you should be on the phone when driving is of you are lost.

Sad story for sure.

As for your last statement, try convincing corporate America of your case and point. They'll disregard it in a heartbeat, specifically since so many people are constantly on conference calls while driving to the office or in the process of flying out of town. Anymore, it's hard to avoid being on the phone when business matters are involved. As for personal, I agree completely, except that I'm married and have small children. So, to have my phone on while I'm out and about only makes sense...