TaborJet Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I can't wait to see all the cars pulled over & getting tickets next week. Time to buy a headset/bluetooth/hands-free device for your cell. Just hang up and drive. From JetNation. The site that cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 We've had it in New York for a while. The cops don't bother to enforce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Sorry Tabor... we have had it in CT too... it doesnt mean a thing... cops dont waste their time... maybe right at first... but it wont last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 We've had it in New York for a while. The cops don't bother to enforce it. They don't enforce it, but I've still seen many more people wearing bluetooth headsets, etc since they enacted the law. I think it's still been a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 As it happens, I'm selling hands-free phone devices. Just send $19.95 + $5.95 s&h to Bobco Enterprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Wait I thought NJ already had that ban. And that this new rule just let cops pull you over for it. They used to have to pull you over for another infraction and cite you for that as well. Like the seatbelt thing. Of course my mind is mush and I could be making this all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff_NF Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Its going into effect in Cali in July.....hopefully it sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just another reason for cops to pull people over and needlessly disturb their day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff_NF Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just another reason for cops to pull people over and needlessly disturb their day. If it keeps some douchbag from sideswiping me, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 If it keeps some douchbag from sideswiping me, cheers. Just because you had a bad encounter with someone using the phone while driving doesn't mean that everyone using the phone while driving is an idiot. Some people, well I hope most, can do more than one thing at a time. Except women. The ban should be for women in SUV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff_NF Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just because you had a bad encounter with someone using the phone while driving doesn't mean that everyone using the phone while driving is an idiot. Some people, well I hope most, can do more than one thing at a time. Except women. The ban should be for women in SUV's. Its not just one situation...almost everyday I see close calls because some idiot feels its more important to yap or text on their phone then pay attention on whats going on around them. I saw a guy a couple of days ago drive through a one-way exit with tire spikes the wrong way....and the reason why....drum roooolllll......talking on his phone. I did my best not to laugh in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 whats a cell phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 whats a cell phone? Just the greatest curse of the 21st century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just because you had a bad encounter with someone using the phone while driving doesn't mean that everyone using the phone while driving is an idiot. Some people, well I hope most, can do more than one thing at a time. Except women. The ban should be for women in SUV's. Studies have shown that driving with a phone to your ear is equal to having 4 drinks. most people slow down, drift into the other lane, and basically shorten their attention to what they should be focused on-DRIVING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just because you had a bad encounter with someone using the phone while driving doesn't mean that everyone using the phone while driving is an idiot. Some people, well I hope most, can do more than one thing at a time. Except women. The ban should be for women in SUV's. No, everyone who drives and talks on the phone is a stupid mother****er. sorry. as for suv's they should be banned all together unless you will be driving offroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just because you had a bad encounter with someone using the phone while driving doesn't mean that everyone using the phone while driving is an idiot. Some people, well I hope most, can do more than one thing at a time. Except women. The ban should be for women in SUV's. i hear ya 124, but EVERY study shows that driving with cell phone is equivalent to borderline low level DUI,,its just the way it is,,no matter how hard yoiu think you are paying attention,, i think i am doin great but i sometimes realize i slowed a tad or wasnt exactly 100% crisp on what was going around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just the greatest curse of the 21st century. yep, i agree. worst invention ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Practically unenforceable rule is the only problem- the cops have so much to look at for them just to pull someone over for this. That being said it is the right law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What did everyone do before the advent of the cell phone? Did they sit at home and talk on the phone constantly? Um, no; and the people that did were called, you know, what they were. Flaky weirdos with too much time on their hands. I only got a cell phone because I was strong-armed into it for emergency purposes. Not a bad thing as to that, but please, what's the attraction beyond that except to annoy everyone within hearing range? I wanted to kick this guy onto the tracks the last time I trained it to NYC. All he did was wheel and deal and talk chit for two hours at the expense of everyone else - even on the subway platform when I thought I lost him. Then again, what did everyone do before the advent of the internet? I think we were all more grounded somehow. Me included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What did everyone do before the advent of the cell phone? Did they sit at home and talk on the phone constantly? Um, no; and the people that did were called, you know, what they were. Flaky weirdos with too much time on their hands. I only got a cell phone because I was strong-armed into it for emergency purposes. Not a bad thing as to that, but please, what's the attraction beyond that except to annoy everyone within hearing range? I wanted to kick this guy onto the tracks the last time I trained it to NYC. All he did was wheel and deal and talk chit for two hours at the expense of everyone else - even on the subway platform when I thought I lost him. Then again, what did everyone do before the advent of the internet? I think we were all more grounded somehow. Me included. Same here. I was finally given a mobile phone for my birthday, in late 2006. I managed fine without it, I still do - if I forget it, it's not a disaster. And as bad as people who shout using theirs are the chavvy scum who persist in playing what seems to be chipmunks singing over "music" (that appears to be composed of car alarms and drum beats) at full blast on the bus or in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.S. Dylan Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Usually when I'm driving and someone up ahead is doing something stupid they are on the cell phone. It should be 1,000 dollar ticket. It's gotten to a point where I see more people driving on the phone then not on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 The N.J cops will first need to put down their cell phones in order to pull anyone over for this. Everytime I see a cop he/she is on the cell phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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