Cell phones banned?

[soulten]

Well I guess several states have already done this and a couple other places but, I just heard of it when my state(CO.) is passing a law to partially ban cell phones while driving. Only hand-less when over 18, younger none at all and no regular. So does anybody else have to deal with this? Do you think they should be doing this? I need some people to go to my blog ---> Here (http://skillsworthlearning.com/kumo/canja) and vote on my poll and comment if possible for my class. Yes this was all a trap to get you to my school blog.

[EvilWolf]

I loved you're yes answer... "All them heithen cell phones should be banned. " I spit tea all over my keyboard... anyway... No I don't think they should be banned... since most people that actually know how to drive correctly can easily drive and talk on the cell phone at the same time without crashing into oncoming traffic... -_-

[Basil]

your 'all of them heithen [heathen] cell phones should be banned' answer made me lol.

anyway.
i live in maryland, and my state has long since passed that bill, but it doesn't stop anyone from using it, because the law isn't really enforced. so, it must not be a big issue if even the cops don't care?

on a more personal level, i think that cell phones should only be partially banned. hands free devices gives you both hands on the wheel and more freedom of movement, which in turn gives you better access to necessary driving skills. :3

[quietchat]

It's not quite as rediculous as you think. I was in a discussion about this on gaiaonline, a california girl that was pissed off about the law, saying that it was a much bigger distraction to eat and drink or to mess with the radio or ANYTHING else other that wasn't driving with a cell phone.

The thing is though, you never hear about accidents involving one man's dangerous reach for the Mr. Pibb, and how he almost slammed into a bus as he marveled at the beauty of his burger...

THE BEAUTY!!! *Crash*

Meanwhile, there's been studies about cell phone use while driving (This was also done on mythbusters) and it was shown that driving while talking on a cell phone was nearly as dangerous as driving drunk. But it will never compair to the dangers of a double with cheese.... *CRASH!!!!*

[Axe Man]

It's not quite as rediculous as you think. I was in a discussion about this on gaiaonline, a california girl that was pissed off about the law, saying that it was a much bigger distraction to eat and drink or to mess with the radio or ANYTHING else other that wasn't driving with a cell phone.

The thing is though, you never hear about accidents involving one man's dangerous reach for the Mr. Pibb, and how he almost slammed into a bus as he marveled at the beauty of his burger...

THE BEAUTY!!! *Crash*

Meanwhile, there's been studies about cell phone use while driving (This was also done on mythbusters) and it was shown that driving while talking on a cell phone was nearly as dangerous as driving drunk. But it will never compair to the dangers of a double with cheese.... *CRASH!!!!*

LMAO.
well I know here In the city I live in Canada it's not banned by law but alot of company's have banned employees from using them while driving in company cars. do I think I should be banned I'm not sure I know a lot of people think that using a bluetooth is the way to go but it's not so much having hands free as it is concentration on the road.

[jyuukai]

Cell phones are kind of a doubled edged sword but banning them while driving won't make sense. People do all kinds of crap when they're driving like putting on makeup, eating, etc. so it won't really make a difference.

But our Government in charge of education (AKA the Ministry of Education) has banned students from bringing camera phones to school because they make porn xD

(I still bring mine though ::D:)

[analogZero]

They passed a similar law in ontario (canada) a few months back. hands free devices only now. I don't drive much, so it's not much of an effect to me. Though if I must say, trying to fiddle around with anything while you drive is distracting, and since people drive horribly enough as it is then I'm not all to sad to see something like this passed.
beware the double with cheese!!!

[Koopaking]

I support the cell phone bans... I mean it's just plain annoying. Cell phones are incredibly distracting to anyone doing anything, not just driving. Hands-free devices aren't AS bad but still it gives the same distraction, sans the hand holding the actual cell phone. But of course I may be biased since I just find cell phones a bit annoying in general, how people will whip them out at inopportune moments, or (this irritates me even more) just use them to text people, I mean sheesh it's a telephone, you could call someone and tell them in 30 seconds what it would take 10 minutes to type and send and receive. But I digress...

People really are bad enough drivers, especially here in America, where practically anyone can get a driver's permit and be legal on the road. Compare this to other countries that require a minimum amount of years experience and a raised driving age, we have pretty shitty drivers in the US. Cell phones make them ever worse. Plus, a lot of people look like total tools while doing it:

http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2008-06/cell-phone-driving.jpg

[atomsk]

washington is the master of laws like this.
and there its a secondary offense i believe ^_^....
well i cant drive and i hardly talk on my phone anyway

[Corwin]

I don't really think there is anything wrong with ppl talking on their cellphones while driving as long as they are using the hands free sets, my issue is partly the same as Koopa's, I hate when ppl spend 30min txt'ing me about a matter that could have been resolved completely in 5min if they had called me instead of pushing 300 buttons. Yes I can understand txt'ing when you are in a position where you can not make an actual call, such as at work where you might not be able to, but if you are at home or out and about and can call, why bother txt'ing to ask if I want to see a movie or some such nonsense, irritates the hell out of me b/c I don't have txt'ing on my phone, it's like $0.10-0.20 a txt incoming or outgoing. But in the end I think the problem isn't that we need to ban cell phones to all drivers, we need to get better drivers, b/c the problem isn't that these ppl can't drive while talking on their cellphones, it's that they can't drive at all.

[puppetz]

i dont think it affects driving whatsoever at least not in my case..

[Silverleon]

Meh, doubt that even if they wanted, they wouldn't be able to fully ban them anyways.

[Zaraki]

honestly they should while driving. i've had too many close calls b/c of some idiot not paying attention to a street light b/c they are talking on their phone.

[LadyHinata]

yes, but only partialy because i would't want anyone i know to get in a car crash because of a stupid cell phone i think that bill has already passed here in Indiana not sure though.

[Abarai]

they should partially banned them..hands free is a way not to be fully focused with you cell..some drivers are not paying attention to the road at all..some of them can talk and drive at the same time but only a small percentage..

[lileva876]

You may not think it is dangerous but it is. Period. It is. Studies show it is as dangerous as driving while under the influence but not yet illegal. My friend was talking on the phone while on the way home telling his mom that he would be home in about 30 min driving on a road he had gone by hundreds of times. End that call. Then went to call me I was one down from his mom. That End down Talk. In the time he did that he did not notice that he had missed a stop sign and he hit a car that did not see him coming that was around the bend. He lived the couple in the small car both died. He was charged for the deaths. It happens more often than you think he was 17.

[puppetz]

yes, but only partialy because i would't want anyone i know to get in a car crash because of a stupid cell phone i think that bill has already passed here in Indiana not sure though.

nah i live in indiana and theres no such law.

[Axe Man]

I do think cell phones should be band. People do NOT have the mental capacity to focus on both driving and a conversation one or the other will take place. Sadly it's always the driving that suffers.

[ricecake]

i think if your driving and want your cell phone you should have your hands free with you. in orange county i have seen so many crazy drivers on their cellphones in heavy traffic on the free way not paying attention. if you dont have hands free then you dont need to be on your phone.

[Holly-Sama]

Don't give me such nonsense as to say they're not distracting at all. People who text while driving are even worse. Honestly, I don't care whether or not eating and drinking is any more or any less of a distraction than talking on a cellphone. Just don't do either of the three and focus on driving.

I don't see why you can't just stay off the damn phone until you get to where you're going. Jesus, people. What did we all do before we even had cellphones? You don't have to always have that phone to your ear 24/7.

[blood zero]

Well headsets should still be allowed you just cant strip peoples cellphones away that would suck!!

[Viduus]

STFU and drive.

[coconikki]

Personally I think as long as your not texting (because I can barley walk when I text much less drive) that it should be fine to use your cell phone. There are plenty of other things that could cause you to get into a car crash. Why haven't they banned putting on make-up while driving or turning around and yelling at your kids???? I just see no point in banning cell phones all together because some retards can't drive correctly and pay attention.

[Lince]

Partially, of course. While many people are responsible enough to use one, or at least CLAIM to be, there are always stupid people out there who can ruin the fun for everyone. I mean who wants a car crash because some moron was too distracted yelling at his wife or some shit. =\
It does happen, seriously. So I think only headsets should be used so at least you can focus better.
And yes, other stupid stuff like putting on makeup should be banned compleatly.. that's just silly. xD
And while we're on the subject, how about televisions in the car? lolz

[Viduus]

Personally I think as long as your not texting (because I can barley walk when I text much less drive) that it should be fine to use your cell phone. There are plenty of other things that could cause you to get into a car crash. Why haven't they banned putting on make-up while driving or turning around and yelling at your kids???? I just see no point in banning cell phones all together because some retards can't drive correctly and pay attention.It's actually been proven that driving while talking on the phone is on the same scale of bad as driving blindfolded or drunk. And just because something else is bad while you're driving does not make the other thing ok. Should putting on makeup while driving be illegal? Yes. Does the fact that it's not currently mean phones should be legal too? No.

[strike7785]

I do think they should be banned wile driving. Out here in Ft. Benning Georgia Cell phones wile driving is against the law and the fine is 1000.00. Though if you have a blue tooth in t he ear or build in your car then that I think would be the second best solution

[coconikki]

It's actually been proven that driving while talking on the phone is on the same scale of bad as driving blindfolded or drunk. And just because something else is bad while you're driving does not make the other thing ok. Should putting on makeup while driving be illegal? Yes. Does the fact that it's not currently mean phones should be legal too? No.

Ok, they'd have to be the worst drivers ever to have drove as if they were drunk while on the phone. Everyone I know can drive perfectly fine while on the phone.

[Tommy]

I think cell phone in car will not be a problem if you use hands-free