> Stu wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:24:34 -0400, George >
> wrote:
>
>> Kalmia wrote:
>>> On Jun 21, 1:08 pm, "--> Stu" > wrote:
>>>
>>> the law ( no talking on handheld cell phone) is coming soon ( and
>>>> no one is ready).
>>> I envy you. You have some legislators with b--ls.
>>>
>> Naw, we are turning into nanny states with feel good laws. The three
>> neighboring states have "hands free" laws and ours is supposed to be
>> next. But police can already cite you without any additional laws if
>> they observe you weaving etc. Should we also have laws that we can't
>> change the station on the radio or talk to a vehicle occupant too?
>
>
> No, but if you're driving with undue care and caution while engrossed
> in your cell phone conversation, you need someone to step in with
> either a hefty fine or a more serious charge affecting your privilege
> to drive before more are killed.
>

I don't disagree. Thats why I mentioned that the police can already cite
you for careless or reckless driving (happened to my buddies girlfriend
who was engrossed in a conversation). All these new extra laws are just
feel good nonsense.

> Imagine you are coming home and the cell phone rings, it's your wife
> wanting you to stop at the market. You and her get into a heated
> arguement, you are distracted and run someone down at a crosswalk.
> Not just their life is over but your's as well.
>
> I think it's a good law.