Move over traffic laws

[Black Mamba]

Originally Posted by Jamo

As for cell phones, etc., studies just released by the insurance carriers (the folks who wanted the restrictions passed) indicates that accidents have NOT dropped since laws began being passed regarding the use of cell phones.

It's not the phones...it's whether someone is just too phuking stupid to be allowed out in the light of day amongst us.

I prefer we passed laws prohibiting stupidity anywhere at anytime...capital punishment would be ideal.

I'm not sure what it's like in your area but here in Burbank I've seen no affect from the cell phone law. I think the problem there is the miniscule fine, something like $25. If it was raised to maybe $125 we may see some restraint in the usage.

Now as for naysayers about whether a cell phone is a distraction, when you answer your phone do you look to see who it is first? Are you young enough that your eyes instantly focus on the name or number shown or does it take you a few seconds. Do you ever dial the phone while driving? All of those items take up a few seconds and that's all it takes to diminish your reaction time to avoid hitting the nitwit that just turned left in front of you or the lady that jammed on her brakes in front of you because she thought she may hit the squirrel that seemed to be darting into her path.

I'm kind of amazed that people still argue point and I think that what's really at issue here is that people don't like being told what they can and can not do.