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Originally Posted by MTI
Try enforcing laws that prevent drivers from eating while driving; having a dog sitting in your lap while driving; putting on makeup; reading a book; putting your left foot out the window . . . then we can talk about laws giving a ticket to cellphone users and texters.
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I agree that enforcing such laws would be difficult, but the texting while driving thing is an epidemic. Every now and then I see someone with a dog on their lap, makeup, ect, BUT I see people texting on a daily basis multiple times a day.
The level of driver distraction has skyrocketed since cell phones, sure there are other distractions, but trying to control the cell phone distraction epidemic strikes me as a worthwhile cause, however possibly futile. Just people knowing it is illegal might be some kind of deterrent.
In my state, cell usage is still legal in the car, and I don't think Ive seen a single cop in the last 6 months who wasn't on a cell phone. that would have to change locally.
