At least get them out of the left lane. Daddy's comin' through.
Wait a minute SOP, it is an immutable fact that Silverdammit is the true color of the fastest C14.See? It's Neutron Silverdamit that is the fastest, Silverdamit is the slightly slower C10 version Any other color and the endorsement process is similar to acquiring a 49cc moped endorsement
If they do it they had better include law enforcement. I see cops all the time driving while on the phone. They already have a police radio so saying they have an emergency won't fly.
In some cases, there is a valid reason for using a phone instead of the radio. And the exceptions to the cell phone laws that I've seen always specify "in the performance of their duty". But I know it gets abused by many officers.Not to forget the extra training an average officer gets, such as EVOC and others. Sometimes info is passed that is not wanted over an open channel or keeping a channel free for a true emergency. Is it abused? Certainly, but I feel safer seeing a LEO on the phone then I do when I see an average joe or jody gabbing away. I do think they (LEO) should have their cars fitted with an automatic bluetooth setup, it could be made to pair with an official phone only and a radio override built in, just like they do on car radios, just in reverse, with an officer selected override.
I'm confused about something here.Illegal in WA State unless ya have hearing aides , then it's OK, that gets a big WTF from me. Oh well, I do love the built in bluetooth, I learned how to use it in the driveway and to me it's clearer to use than the phone is. Do they have a distracted driving law in Illinois? I would bet they do. I could probably take 20 pics each way of folks openly using their cellphones, no fear from the man as they say, and I see at least 2-6 state troopers each way. I just dont get it........
Some of you guys are saying that we don't need another law concerning driving and cell phone use. I don't know about your area but here in the Land-O-Lincoln it's not illegal to use a cell and drive, unless you're in a construction zone. Texting is illegal anytime you're driving though.
And not a one of them enforces it.
Not to forget the extra training an average officer gets, such as EVOC and others. Sometimes info is passed that is not wanted over an open channel or keeping a channel free for a true emergency. Is it abused? Certainly, but I feel safer seeing a LEO on the phone then I do when I see an average joe or jody gabbing away. I do think they (LEO) should have their cars fitted with an automatic bluetooth setup, it could be made to pair with an official phone only and a radio override built in, just like they do on car radios, just in reverse, with an officer selected override.
Virginia's law prohibits drivers younger than 18 from operating a vehicle while using a cell phone or any other wireless commmunication's device. The law, however, is a secondary law, meaning the driver has to stopped for something else (e.g., speeding) before being ticketed for the cell phone violation
Illinois
■Drivers under the age of 19 are prohibited from using wireless phones while driving — with or without hands-free devices.
■All drivers prohibited from text messaging and related activities such as emailing and Internet use.
■Motorists prohibited from use of cellular phones in school speed zones and construction/road maintenance zones.
■In Chicago, all drivers talking on mobile phones must use hands-free devices. Text messaging prohibited while driving. Fines: $100-$500
Fortunately. Although when some states find out its a revenue stream they are missing they'll have their meter maids write tickets.
But not in FL, according to that pic we have no such silly law such as the Nancy Pelosi and Reid states on that map
Well, there are no open channels here. Our system is trunked and as far as I know there is no way to listen in.