AddisonStSox Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 For those of you that drive within Chicago city limits, how many of you have complied with our fair city's newest driving law and have used a cellular headset since Friday? *Raises hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) No, but I don't use my phone when driving. (I used to, but scared myself once and don't any longer - I leave it on pager when I am driving so I am not distracted by ringing.) Edited July 11, 2005 by Queen Prawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgtp Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Thats the beauty of having a speaker hpone on your cell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I haven't driven in the city yet, but i heard Friday that cops were just all over the place issuing tickets for using your cell phone without a headset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Also remember that Illinois is a 2 plate state, and that they will ticket you in Chicago even if you are parked legally. Always fun to find a $50 ticket when you have a fully paid meter. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I've got a 6-speed manual transmission, so I have to use the hands-free earpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I've got a 6-speed manual transmission, so I have to use the hands-free earpiece. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Automatic is for b****es. Rock On. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I guess I am a b**** (me thinks Brian would agree with you lol). If someone would keep their damned promise (either dad, godfather or Brain), I might learn how to drive with a manual transmission this lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 04:15 PM) I guess I am a b**** (me thinks Brian would agree with you lol). If someone would keep their damned promise (either dad, godfather or Brain), I might learn how to drive with a manual transmission this lifetime. Guys love a girl who can drive a stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 06:27 AM) Guys love a girl who can drive a stick :rolly haha...you mean penis. Edited July 12, 2005 by RibbieRubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Linky Cell Phone Use Quadruples Car Crash Risk 56 minutes ago TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Drivers distracted by cell phone conversations quadruple their risk of a serious accident, according to new research out of Australia. The University of Sydney study also found that hands-free mobile phones are no safer than handheld mobile phones while driving. Researchers analyzed data on 456 drivers who owned or used mobile phones and had been in a traffic crash resulting in injuries requiring hospitalization. As part of the study, they interviewed the drivers and used phone company records to assess their mobile phone use immediately before the crash and during trips occurring at roughly the same time of day 24 hours, three days, and seven days before the crash. This meant, in effect, that researchers could compare crash risks in the same driver at the same time of day, with the only difference being whether or not they were using their cell phone. Reporting Tuesday in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, they found that cell phone use occurring in the 10 minutes prior to a crash was linked to a quadrupled risk of having an accident. The researchers also found similar results for the interval of up to five minutes before a crash. This link between mobile phone use and increased crash risk held true irrespective of driver age, sex, or whether or not he or she was using a hands-free mobile phone, the researchers added in a prepared statement. More information The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more about cell phones and driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 08:32 AM) :rolly haha...you mean penis. So liberal Ribbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 03:35 PM) I haven't driven in the city yet, but i heard Friday that cops were just all over the place issuing tickets for using your cell phone without a headset. They were. Jim was on his using the speaker.. that was more distracting than his normal talking on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 My dad got pulled over the other day. Luckily, they just told him about the new law and he got no ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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