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It is believed the primary problem is enforcement. The difficulty of spotting a hands-free device and of correctly guessing a person's age has made many police officers unwilling to enforce the laws to their fullest. Law makers say that stepping up enforcement is crucial, but so, too, is parental involvement.
Back in 2003, the National Transportation Board recommended that states ban novice drivers from using cell phones following a study that found that car crashes were the leading cause of death among teenagers. Without proper enforcement however, their efforts are likely to make little difference. [Source: USA Today/AP]
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Subscribe to commentsSimzeeJun 11th 2008 8:59AM
Why should teens follow the cell phone laws when I see the Police & adults NOT following the law.
AngelaJun 11th 2008 10:04AM
I have never driven while talking on my cell phone. I use the speaker. I am a 52 year old woman and think this is outrageous! Everyday you see people young and old talking on their phones! I almost got hit by a driver years ago with my young son in the car who was talking on the cell phone. This is what I think should be done:
Whoever is talking on their phone and gets caught, should be fined $300 and have their carrier (Cingular/Verizon, etc.,) shut off their service for 3 months. That'll do it! When are people going to follow the rules???
CharlesJun 11th 2008 11:33AM
I agree with you, but why are the lawmakers afraid of putting some teeth in these cell phone laws, dont the realize that with a little not a lot but a little inforcement they could generate enough money to balance the citys' budget. Young moms, with two or three kids in tow, walking thru the mall parking lot on the phone, not holding any kids hands, opening the van, let the kids climb in, and then get in back out, and drive off,all the while never missing a beat on the phone. This is what I call child abuse, or at least child endangerment. I guess common sense is taking a back seat to gossip or whatever is so damn important that they cant put the phone down for the kids safety.
jamesJun 11th 2008 4:29PM
"I have never driven while talking on my cell phone. I use the speaker."
That's considered a "hands-free device", and the article specifically states the "difficulty of spotting a hands-free device" which, apparently, is also illegal. So how much should you be charged? And please call your carrier and have your phone shut off immediately.
CharlesJun 11th 2008 5:00PM
I was damn near sideswiped by a cop one day because he was talking on a cell phone and had his head cocked to the side and didnt see me, and when I yelled at him to stop, he didnt. Simzee, is right, if there are cops, bus drivers, lawyers and parents doing it, how can you send any positive message to the teens. Angela, is right also, if the penalty is not high, you wont get any results. Take time out one day to park near a local high school, watch how these teens drive, use the phone, and you wonder how they ever make it home. They have a devise that is installed on your car that wont allow you to start the car if you are drunk, because you have to blow into the breath analyzer which is connected to the ignition system. Cars should not be allowed to start when there is a cell phone detected ( its a frequency thing), and if the car is running, and a phone is turned on, the car will slow down to a crawl. But, the real impact will come when the penaltys are made a lot higher and people are hit in the pocket, and even have the license suspended, for multiple violations. All the people who argue that this is cell phone ban is not justified, are probably the worst offenders, or either in the legal system.
Lisa VieringJun 27th 2008 2:44PM
There is a newly released film titled "DISTRACTIONS" that was written and produced by Kevin Craig West of MoBetta Films. This action packed short film is based on the dangers of text messaging while driving, and is complete with an ending that will leave you shocked!!
The trailer of this film can be viewed at:
http://distractionsthemovie.com/trailer.htm