As long as seven years ago, the federal National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recommended that drivers not use cell phones, even with hands-free equipment, while on the road except in emergencies.An unenforceable law, in my opinion, is worse than having no law at all.
First off, define "emergency." You can sit in a reasonably busy ER for a day and see that squish definition in action.
Second, a law that is not enforceable only serves to lower the respect of the people for the rule of law.
NHTSA may be right that drivers who use cell phones are running a higher risk of an accident. But their "cure" makes less sense than trying to limit the spread of the flu by outlawing sneezing around other people.
When I am behind some nitwit on the freeway who's driving slow n' stupid and I pass them, they are ALWAYS on the damn phone.
ReplyDeleteIf I ran things, all cell phones would have to be locked in the trunk before driving commenced.
And I'd also outlaw texting capability or cameras on cell phones.
Jitterbugs for ALL!