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BlackDog
07-28-2009, 03:10 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32185274/ns/technology_and_science-wireless/

They needed a study to prove that texting whilst driving was dangerous?

I think I need to get funded to do a study. I have a theory that fishing makes one thirsty for beer....but, I can't prove it without some funding, some research, and some test subjects -- that's you folks. :tu

Money well spent, IMO :D
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Mugen910
07-28-2009, 03:11 PM
I'll sign up for the test subject part...

MedicCook
07-28-2009, 03:12 PM
I am doing a study on how a cigar turns into ash while smoking it.

Kreth
07-28-2009, 03:38 PM
With typical gov't love for red tape, at least one city in NY has decided that we need a law banning texting while driving in addition to the NYS law banning phone use while driving without a hands-free device. :rolleyes:

kydsid
07-28-2009, 03:39 PM
With typical gov't love for red tape, at least one city in NY has decided that we need a law banning texting while driving in addition to the NYS law banning phone use while driving without a hands-free device. :rolleyes:

Well while that may appear redundant you must remember there are devices capable of texting that are not phones.

MedicCook
07-28-2009, 03:40 PM
NYS is in the process of passing the State wide ban on texting while driving.

Kreth
07-28-2009, 03:59 PM
I don't see why it can't be covered under existing laws. If you caused an accident because you were playing around with a CD player, you could be charged with reckless driving, for example. Why do we need yet another law?
If we're going to do this, let's go whole hog. I propose that anyone causing an accident because they were texting the word "ZOMG" be stoned to death...

68TriShield
07-28-2009, 04:31 PM
They cant prove it without a study Warren:rolleyes:




give me a break...

The Poet
07-28-2009, 04:40 PM
I think this is a real public safety issue, with a real simple solution. As the guv'mint (meaning us) now own a huge hunk of the US auto industry, make them put a device in the car which disables all wireless communication while the car is in operation.

Also, here in New Jersey, they should disable all car horns. :wo

MedicCook
07-28-2009, 04:43 PM
The reason to have a seperate law is not for people who cause accidents but so that they can create a new item for ticket writing. I know Troy PD sets up cell phone & seatbelt checks in the city and now they can add a texting to that.

Steve
07-28-2009, 04:50 PM
Mee Tooo!


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32185274/ns/technology_and_science-wireless/

They needed a study to prove that texting whilst driving was dangerous?

I think I need to get funded to do a study. I have a theory that fishing makes one thirsty for beer....but, I can't prove it without some funding, some research, and some test subjects -- that's you folks. :tu

Money well spent, IMO :D
.

I'll sign up for the test subject part...