videoarizona Posted May 21, 2016 #2 Posted May 21, 2016 Pima County here in Tucson area just made it illegal to text and drive. We have to many bicycle and motorcycle people getting hit by cars in Tucson. Good on Austin, TX!
slowrollwv Posted May 21, 2016 #3 Posted May 21, 2016 The auto makers should have a device in them that would not let the car or truck start if a cell phone was on. But NOOOOOOOO they put the phone in the dash.
midnightventure Posted May 21, 2016 #4 Posted May 21, 2016 It's funny, I don't have a problem with people that drive fast because they are usually paying attention but I hate drivers using cell phones.
Trader Posted May 21, 2016 #5 Posted May 21, 2016 Talking is not an issue.....texting takes attention
bongobobny Posted May 21, 2016 #6 Posted May 21, 2016 I don't really have any major heartburn over HANDS FREE phone usage, it's not much different than talking to a passenger. I DO have an issue with holding a phone up to your ear and trying to steer a car! Texting while driving is TOTALLY out of the question!!
Yammer Dan Posted May 22, 2016 #7 Posted May 22, 2016 I don't really have any major heartburn over HANDS FREE phone usage, it's not much different than talking to a passenger. I DO have an issue with holding a phone up to your ear and trying to steer a car! Texting while driving is TOTALLY out of the question!! Yeah what Bob said! I stomped a phone a couple yrs ago after I almost hit her in the side when she pulled out in front of me with cell phone stuck to side of head!! If I ever meet that "lady" again it might get interesting....
SilvrT Posted May 22, 2016 #8 Posted May 22, 2016 They've just upped the fines here. It's now $368, up from $167 for 1st offense. Then it gets tougher after that. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-distracted-driving-law-change-1.3573249 The cops are also now using a high-powered telescopic lens on a camera to catch people long before they see the cops on the side of the road. What's better is they now have a picture versus just an "I saw you".
Venturous Randy Posted May 22, 2016 #9 Posted May 22, 2016 I don't text and drive, but with my phone, radios and GPS having bluetooth, I guess I better figure out to make it work. I came up beside a woman on two different occasions at the same intersection and both times she was sitting there texting. I was on the bike and I said something about texting and she put her phone down. The next time I yelled at her saying "Distracted driving is the number one killer of motorcyclists, so stop texting and driving" I hope I got the message across. Randy Randy
Sailor Posted May 22, 2016 #10 Posted May 22, 2016 They were out here yesterday using spotter scopes to nail distracted and unbelted drivers. I had to laugh as I went by and saw they had a guy on a medical scooter pulled over. I once got a ticket for being 1 mph over the limit.
Flyinfool Posted May 22, 2016 #11 Posted May 22, 2016 I thought of this thread as I was doing my test ride today. went by a semi that was weaving all over and driving 10 under the speed limit. as I went by I could see he had both hands off the wheel with just his wrists resting on the top of the wheel cuz both hands were busy texting away.
Leftcoaster Posted May 22, 2016 #12 Posted May 22, 2016 They've just upped the fines here. It's now $368, up from $167 for 1st offense. Then it gets tougher after that. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-distracted-driving-law-change-1.3573249 The cops are also now using a high-powered telescopic lens on a camera to catch people long before they see the cops on the side of the road. What's better is they now have a picture versus just an "I saw you". I thought the new fine was first time $585 or so with increases each time after that! None the less, texting while driving is a BIG no-no in my books!
SilvrT Posted May 23, 2016 #13 Posted May 23, 2016 I thought the new fine was first time $585 or so with increases each time after that! None the less, texting while driving is a BIG no-no in my books! Here's how it works on 1st offense... "Starting June 1, first-time offenders will receive the $368 ticket and $175 for four penalty points on their driving records, for a total of $543." And then... "Repeat offenders will pay the same $368, but will receive escalating penalty points for each offence within 12 months: 2nd offence: $368 + $520 in penalty points = $888 5th offence: $368 + $3760 in penalty points = $4,128 10th offence: $368 + $14,520 in penalty points = $14,888 Repeat offenders will also face an automatic licence review, which could result in a driving prohibition of three to 12 months. Drivers in the graduated licencing program will have their licences reviewed after a first offence."
Dale124 Posted May 23, 2016 #14 Posted May 23, 2016 Man, you guys are sure hard on these texters. You don't understand that their message is very important, and can't wait til they stop to relay it. What if they just had an awesome lunch and needed to lay down a Tweet about it or, even more importantly, post it on Facebook. This information NEEDS to get out as soon as humanly possible. (I hope this post came across as sarcasm. I can't fkn stand it when I see people texting while driving) Dale.
Yammer Dan Posted May 24, 2016 #15 Posted May 24, 2016 Got it Dale..... I scream at a few of them and get cussed back. Don't think it does much good.
jfman Posted May 24, 2016 #16 Posted May 24, 2016 I head of plain clothe officers standing at red light and then alerting units to pull over the folks who text while in traffic.
SilvrT Posted May 24, 2016 #17 Posted May 24, 2016 I head of plain clothe officers standing at red light and then alerting units to pull over the folks who text while in traffic. They dress up as construction workers here sometimes.
Yammer Dan Posted May 24, 2016 #18 Posted May 24, 2016 I think they should use any means they can think up!!!
SilvrT Posted May 24, 2016 #20 Posted May 24, 2016 I think they should use any means they can think up!!! well I don't think that's a good idea ... I mean, dressing up as a scantily dressed woman would just shift the distraction.... LOL!
Chaharly Posted May 24, 2016 #21 Posted May 24, 2016 I thought of this thread as I was doing my test ride today. went by a semi that was weaving all over and driving 10 under the speed limit. as I went by I could see he had both hands off the wheel with just his wrists resting on the top of the wheel cuz both hands were busy texting away. I think in Nebraska if they catch you you lose your cdl for up to a year
Yammer Dan Posted May 25, 2016 #22 Posted May 25, 2016 well I don't think that's a good idea ... I mean, dressing up as a scantily dressed woman would just shift the distraction.... LOL! Could have a point there. I'll put the Bikini away...
SilvrT Posted May 25, 2016 #23 Posted May 25, 2016 Could have a point there. I'll put the Bikini away... We want to see you in it first !!! ... on second thought, forget that idea ..!!! ... burn it!
Guest Jamsie Posted May 25, 2016 #24 Posted May 25, 2016 in Newcastle , uk they reduced the speed limit for buses using a bus lane in a pedestrian area , because texters were stepping out in front of the buses and getting knocked over .they missed a great oppertunity to clean the gene pool
Flyinfool Posted May 25, 2016 #25 Posted May 25, 2016 We want to see you in it first !!! ... on second thought, forget that idea ..!!! ... burn it! The bikini would be better than nothing...................
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