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   Mhic Dhu Ghaill said, 2 months ago

   Come JULY 1 it will be a primary traffic offense to use a cell phone while driving in VA….Hooray !!
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   I Play One On TV said, 2 months ago

   Not sure this is true, although I wish it were. I’m pretty sure that it will be a primary offense to use a cell phone for texting purposes while driving. “But, officer, I was looking at a picture of my friend’s baby; I wasn’t texting. And that light pole was in the wrong place anyway…..”

   Hang up and drive, I say.
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   David said, 2 months ago

   @Mhic Dhu Ghaill

   Use of electronic devices by teens in Mass is prohibited while driving. Texting while driving is also prohibited for everyone. Use of a device can be considered a ‘distracted driving’ offense if the police determine it (of course that one can be fought) and if you’re on the phone during an accident you’re automatically at fault (not 100% sure of this one, might be urban legend)
   It’s helped a little, I don’t see as many idiots texting anymore.
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   Radish said, 2 months ago

   “For the record, The 5 Point is the first Seattle business to ban in advance Google Glasses. And ass kickings will be encouraged for violators.”
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   http://eater.com/archives/2013/03/11/seattle-bar-bans-google-glasses-nerds-flip-out.php
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   Stipple said, 2 months ago

   Read that, and have to agree 100%.
   Ass kicking is the way rules should be enforced, less confusion that way.
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   Kylop said, 2 months ago

   Given the ‘toon shows the guy facing the woman I’m taking it neither of them are driving. I’m not convinced its a mother and son. I’m open to it being a couple. So I’m willing to say “If you were more interesting than what I can find on the phone I’d look at you more often”. Not all relationships work out. This is a new way to tell “he’s not that into you”
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   DrCanuck said, 2 months ago

   Alberta has started an ad campaign to stop people from looking downward while driving toward their laps and their devices.

   
   It’s entitled, “Crotches Kill.”

   
   (Nurf nurf)
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   lamaco said, 2 months ago

   @Mhic Dhu Ghaill

   Good luck with that. They outlawed being on the cell phone while driving in NY. I haven’t noticed that it’s changed anything. I’ve also never heard of anyone actually getting a ticket for it.
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   dtroutma said, 2 months ago

   Driving while on a cell phone has been illegal here for over two years. Roughly 50% of drivers I see driving in town are STILL on their phones, running over sidewalks and using telephone poles for “braking systems”. Interesting that over 90% of citations are still for “speed violations” caught on radar or laser, but less than 5% of fatal accidents occur over 35 mph, or actually in violation of speed limits is even lower than that. MOST accidents, are because of failure to yield right of way, or “distracted” driving, either alcohol (50%), drugs, or cell phones (voice OR texting).
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    1opinion said, 2 months ago

    Might some of those cell users be viewing porn? or cat playing piano.
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    braindead08 said, 2 months ago

    @Mhic Dhu Ghaill

    Yeah, well, you know, laws like these are only making it worse for law abiding citizens — exercising their rights under the first ammendment. The criminals will still continue to text and drive.
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    And, you know, laws like this will ultimately lead to confiscation of all communication devices.
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    raalden said, 2 months ago

    Should be a law requiring vehicles to be equipped with devices that render cell phones inoperable while the engine is running (or the transmission is engaged at least).
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    Bob Vious said, 2 months ago

    I wouldn’t mind google glass if it didn’t capture video, but since it is, it’s a huge privacy issue.
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    MortyForTyrant said, about 1 month ago

    “Back to the future” comes alive. What will they think of next? And will Microsoft/Apple bring out a “me too” product/service? Buawahahahaha….
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    MortyForTyrant said, about 1 month ago

    @Bob Vious

    A bit of duct-tape can go a long way…
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