Texsox Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 WASHINGTON -- Anyone wanting to talk on a cell phone while driving through the nation's capital better have a hands-free device soon. The D.C. City Council Tuesday afternoon gave final approval to a bill making it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while behind the wheel. There will be exceptions for emergencies. Ward One Councilman Jim Graham was the lone dissenter. Graham has expressed concern about using police resources to enforce the law. The measure now goes to Mayor Tony Williams, who has indicated he will sign it. Assuming he does, enforcement would likely begin in July. Violators would face $100 tickets. New York has banned use of hand-held cell phones while driving since 2001, when it became the first state to do so. Officer, I'm not talking - I'm listening. It's my wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Cops hav been pullin ppl ova down here for drivin and usin their mobile at da same time, but ppl still do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I think that police brutality should be ENCOURAGED against people who yap on their f***in' cell phones while they're driving. Put. The. Phone. Down. AND. DRIVE!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I think that police brutality should be ENCOURAGED against people who yap on their f***in' cell phones while they're driving. Put. The. Phone. Down. AND. DRIVE!!!!!!!!!! I agree. As long as I can keep using my laptop PC while driving, I have no problem with what you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 THEY already have that in NY, but hardly no one follows it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 I agree. As long as I can keep using my laptop PC while driving, I have no problem with what you said. just don't drip any special sauce from your Big Mac on the keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 just don't drip any special sauce from your Big Mac on the keyboard. That sauce isn't from his Big Mac :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I think that police brutality should be ENCOURAGED against people who yap on their f***in' cell phones while they're driving. Put. The. Phone. Down. AND. DRIVE!!!!!!!!!! I don't know how many times I've either had to swerve to avoid someone not paying attention because they are engrossed in their phone conversation or had to maneuver to get around someone doing about 30 on the expressway because they are too busy with their damn phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 This is wrong on so many levels. Where's it stop? What's next? No eating and driving. No smoking and driving. No listening to the radio and driving. No talking and driving. This isn't the end, it's the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 They should just make cars with the damn hands free device to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 This is wrong on so many levels. Where's it stop? What's next? No eating and driving. No smoking and driving. No listening to the radio and driving. No talking and driving. This isn't the end, it's the start. I could live without eating while driving and smoking while driving ( easy since I don't smoke ), but people pay so little attention to anything these days that ANY additional distractions are very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I could live without eating while driving and smoking while driving ( easy since I don't smoke ), but people pay so little attention to anything these days that ANY additional distractions are very dangerous. Ageed, but should that be LAW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 This is wrong on so many levels. Where's it stop? What's next? No eating and driving. No smoking and driving. No listening to the radio and driving. No talking and driving. This isn't the end, it's the start. no reading the newspaper while driving, no putting on make up while driving, no shaving while driving, no sex while driving . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 no reading the newspaper while driving, no putting on make up while driving, no shaving while driving, no sex while driving . . . When I used to drive a truck I saw a guy pass me that was doing a crossword puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Ageed, but should that be LAW? The problem is it is causing so many accidents that everyone insurance premiums are affected. In other words you and I are paying because of idiots wrecking their cars doing stupid s*** like this. Remember "the right to swing your arms ends at anothers nose." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Some people should just be banned from driving, period! <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 The problem is it is causing so many accidents that everyone insurance premiums are affected. In other words you and I are paying because of idiots wrecking their cars doing stupid s*** like this. Remember "the right to swing your arms ends at anothers nose." Good point, but when did we make it against the law to be an idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Good point, but when did we make it against the law to be an idiot? Anytime when it involves other peoples money. As long as they only hurt themselves, no one cares... except for making good reality TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 As long as they only hurt themselves, no one cares... Like assisted suicide? Sqeeeeeeeeak (Sound of Pandora's box opening) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Ageed, but should that be LAW? Yes, because there are so many f***tards who won't be deterred by telling them "it's the right thing to do". The best thing would be some sort of signal blocker that takes effect when the car is out of park. You can use it if you're in park, but shift out of park and you can't talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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