TICKET For CELLPHONE use while Driving... WHAT TO DO?

[Drakkon]

Originally posted by: Anubis
pay the ticket

and im glad they gave it to you, personally i think they shoudl not give tickets but take teh cell phone away from you and smash it in the road

I prefer the more subtle approach of pulling out their gun and using the cellphone as a skeet to shoot...and then as well give you the ticket I have no respect for cell phone users on the road...it makes worse drivers out of already bad ones

 

[vshah]

shut up and pay it. use a headset next time.

 

[ectx]

How many states ban cell phone usage while driveing? Would hand-free set be allowed?

I can understand you are pissed. But hey, think of the positive side, no point!! So pay it after venting for a while.

The deeper question is really if you believe the use of cellphone does not affect your driving. I think I am highly distracted (not to mention I drive a stick-shift car most of the time). Using a hand-free setup is better but still a distraction.

I never figure out why I am not as distracted if I talk to a passenger in the car.

 

[BDawg]

Originally posted by: ectx
How many states ban cell phone usage while driveing? Would hand-free set be allowed?

I can understand you are pissed. But hey, think of the positive side, no point!! So pay it after venting for a while.

The deeper question is really if you believe the use of cellphone does not affect your driving. I think I am highly distracted (not to mention I drive a stick-shift car most of the time). Using a hand-free setup is better but still a distraction.

I never figure out why I am not as distracted if I talk to a passenger in the car.

I know NY does. I think MA or NJ does now too.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: byung
First, get a headset. Second, shut up and pay the ticket.

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: ectx
How many states ban cell phone usage while driveing? Would hand-free set be allowed?

I can understand you are pissed. But hey, think of the positive side, no point!! So pay it after venting for a while.

The deeper question is really if you believe the use of cellphone does not affect your driving. I think I am highly distracted (not to mention I drive a stick-shift car most of the time). Using a hand-free setup is better but still a distraction.

I never figure out why I am not as distracted if I talk to a passenger in the car.

Are you saying you're not or wondering how it's different from talking on a cell phone?

Myself, talking to a passenger is more distracting. I'm more inclined to look at them while I'm talking; on a cell phone, I look at the road.

 

[Freejack2]

Get a cell phone with a speakerphone. That or just plug in your headset when you get in the car.

 

[joe678]

thanks for all the constructive responses everybody...

anyway to rant: why should this be illegal its not in most other states. i would think yapping to a passenger is just as distracting or refereeing kids in the backseat, or even talking on a headset which so many ppl suggested (which by the way most ppl would hold the phone in their hand anyway!)

is it because u only have one hand on the wheel? then why not ban manual transmission cars? or smoking in your car for that matter? or listening to music?

oh well whats done is done... life goes on...

 

[nboy22]

You deserve it plain and simple. Don't use your goddamn phone while in the car unless you pull over, I'm SURE it can wait.

 

[Imdmn04]

Tinted window is your friend, unless tinted window on the drivers side is illegal in your state.
Honestly, if there are no points, doesnt involve insurace rate hikes, just pay 50 bucks. Your time for dealing with this hassle is definately worth more than 50 bucks if u have a decent job.

 

[puffff]

Originally posted by: Freejack2
Get a cell phone with a speakerphone. That or just plug in your headset when you get in the car.

cell phones with speakerphones rock

 

[Wahsapa]

has anybody ever noticed the people on cell phones drive slower then everybody else?

 

[cw42]

Originally posted by: BDawg

Originally posted by: ectx
How many states ban cell phone usage while driveing? Would hand-free set be allowed?

I can understand you are pissed. But hey, think of the positive side, no point!! So pay it after venting for a while.

The deeper question is really if you believe the use of cellphone does not affect your driving. I think I am highly distracted (not to mention I drive a stick-shift car most of the time). Using a hand-free setup is better but still a distraction.

I never figure out why I am not as distracted if I talk to a passenger in the car.

I know NY does. I think MA or NJ does now too.

its been made illegal in NJ recently. however is it illegal to use a headset also, or only an acutal cellphone?

 

[rezinn]

CA is going to ban cell phone usage for teenagers (maybe minors). I am glad. I had this girl almost run me off the road last year and it scared me half to death. She was talking on her phone and didn't even see me, and she basically pulled directly over into my car, but I managed to brake and swirve onto the shoulder. She didn't even notice me scowling over at her either, when I eventually pulled beside her. People that don't have the ability to drive undistracted should not be allowed to drive, period.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: joe678
thanks for all the constructive responses everybody...

anyway to rant: why should this be illegal its not in most other states. i would think yapping to a passenger is just as distracting or refereeing kids in the backseat, or even talking on a headset which so many ppl suggested (which by the way most ppl would hold the phone in their hand anyway!)

is it because u only have one hand on the wheel? then why not ban manual transmission cars? or smoking in your car for that matter? or listening to music?

oh well whats done is done... life goes on...

good question :roll:

here is a better one.
why is right turn on red is banned in NYC and the only place on the north america you can do it?

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: DaZ
shut up and pay it

agreed. I only wish cops issued more tickets for this.

 

[orakle]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
here is a better one.
why is right turn on red is banned in NYC and the only place on the north america you can do it?

Still can't turn right on a red light in Montreal, Canada.

 

[Mo0o]

Were you at fault?

If Yes:

SHUT UP AND PAY IT

 

[CrackaLackaZe]

That sucks. I'm just one of those ppl who don't see anything wrong with driving while on the cell phone(with a hands free set). I mean, how is it much different from having conversing with a car full of ppl?

 

[Pandamonium]

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: joe678
thanks for all the constructive responses everybody...

anyway to rant: why should this be illegal its not in most other states. i would think yapping to a passenger is just as distracting or refereeing kids in the backseat, or even talking on a headset which so many ppl suggested (which by the way most ppl would hold the phone in their hand anyway!)

is it because u only have one hand on the wheel? then why not ban manual transmission cars? or smoking in your car for that matter? or listening to music?

oh well whats done is done... life goes on...

good question :roll:

here is a better one.
why is right turn on red is banned in NYC and the only place on the north america you can do it?

I don't get your question =/

 

[purbeast0]

im glad you got this ticket, and you should just pay it. i am sick of seeing cars on the road swerve or make unsafe lane changes, then when I get up next to em to pass em they are talking on the phone. it is just ridiculous. I think the law is a great law and should be strictly enforced. I live right near DC and recently they have been enforcing it alot, which I am all for.

 

[bradruth]

I didn't read the thread, but the legal definition of "Operator" is a driver on a highway.

I believe when they say highway they mean any public road.

 

[RU482]

bout the only people I see around here that drive while on the phone are the cops

 

[OFFascist]

plead not guilty and request a trial by jury, assuming you are allowed one in your state.