New York state

[cranis]

This is a good thing, other states have to follow in my opinion.. raise the pentalies..
also, texting while driving with a minor in vehicle should be child negelct charges

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[moose]

& i was under the impression that an ICC bar is a "text stops"...

 

[spongebox1]

With all the technology we have and all the apps available why is there not an app or a mandatory program of some sort that disables the texting feature on our phones while we are moving or on a major road?

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[Jenny]

With all the technology we have and all the apps available why is there not an app or a mandatory program of some sort that disables the texting feature on our phones while we are moving or on a major road?

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If Im not the one driving I want to be able to text....

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[spongebox1]

If Im not the one driving I want to be able to text....

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And that's the glitch to my suggestion, I would rather not be able to text as a sleeping driver or passenger to know that the other person cannot text either, but we all know the hazards in channel surfing or changing out A cd etc..

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[paullud]

Just a big waste of money brought on by special interest groups that pay bribes/campaign contributions so that their cause is at the top of the list. How many millions of people are texting and driving without a problem vs ones that have an accident? The real numbers will show this is a non-issue, educate the dumb drivers on when not to text. Texting and driving in a commercial vehicle is a different story as the risk factors are increased to much.

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[Turtle]

With all the technology we have and all the apps available why is there not an app or a mandatory program of some sort that disables the texting feature on our phones while we are moving or on a major road?

You're a 12-year old girl who has just been kidnapped, hands tied behind your back, and thrown into the back seat of a car. You manage to reach into your back pocket and retrieve your phone. You type in an emergency text plea for help, but it doesn't get sent, because you're in a moving car.

That's why it can't be a mandatory thing imposed by the government.

However, there are some good apps you can install on the phone that prevents texting while driving, but not when you're a passenger.
Five Apps that Help Prevent Texting While Driving

 

[spongebox1]

You're a 12-year old girl who has just been kidnapped, hands tied behind your back, and thrown into the back seat of a car. You manage to reach into your back pocket and retrieve your phone. You type in an emergency text plea for help, but it doesn't get sent, because you're in a moving car.

That's why it can't be a mandatory thing imposed by the government.

However, there are some good apps you can install on the phone that prevents texting while driving, but not when you're a passenger.
Five Apps that Help Prevent Texting While Driving

Well put!

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[Turtle]

Just a big waste of money brought on by special interest groups that pay bribes/campaign contributions so that their cause is at the top of the list.

Not really. Most of the studies have been done by independent groups and universities not tied to grant money from the government or special interest groups.

How many millions of people are texting and driving without a problem vs ones that have an accident? The real numbers will show this is a non-issue, educate the dumb drivers on when not to text.

Even if you think "problem = ONLY an accident" you're not gonna like the real numbers. 23% of all crashes are directly attributable to cell phone use, texting and calls. That means at least 23%, as there are likely crashes caused by cell phone use that couldn't be precisely determined. But the problems extends far more than just with accidents. People who text and drive tend to drive so slow as to impede traffic. They will spend approximately 10% of their time outside of their lane. Turn signals, especially for women, become optional when using a cell phone, because five time more women use hand-helds than men (who use Bluetooth). People texting while driving tend to look at the road in the same manner that non-texting drivers look at their mirrors - they glance at the road briefly for an average of 1-2 seconds, then five seconds focused on the phone, then back to the road for 1-2 seconds. 5 seconds at 55 MPH is a football field, 300 feet driving while virtually blindfolded. Then you remove the blindfold for 2 seconds, then put it back on.

Studies show and cops confirm that people driving while texting exhibit the same driving behavior as someone who is falling down drunk. And just like a drunk driver, texters aren't even aware of the problems left in their wake.

 

[roadeyes]

Also add to that the morons who text while stopped at a stop light. They figure that because they are not moving that it is ok and or legal. Any time you are in a live lane it is illegal even while stopped. Unfortunately I'm the one who gets stuck behind these idiots and has to honk the horn at them after the light goes green because they are not paying attention. Even worse when it's an advance green and consequently only end up getting a few cars through the advance due to their inattention. Grrrr!

They should triple the fines or even better start charging them with careless driving.

The worst part about this whole texting crap is that most of the time it's not even important. It's mostly "what's up" "what you doing" stupid .

Texting was originally designed to get short timely important messages to people who couldn't otherwise be disturbed if they were in a meeting or theatre or somewhere else a ringing phone would be inappropriate.
It was never designed to carry on a conversation with someone!

 

[paullud]

Not really. Most of the studies have been done by independent groups and universities not tied to grant money from the government or special interest groups.

Many are hired by people that need a certain outcome, kind of like 3rd party testing at CDL schools.

Even if you think "problem = ONLY an accident" you're not gonna like the real numbers. 23% of all crashes are directly attributable to cell phone use, texting and calls. That means at least 23%, as there are likely crashes caused by cell phone use that couldn't be precisely determined.

That is what the government has determined and we know without a shadow of a doubt that they blame cell phones for accidents that were caused by other factors.

But the problems extends far more than just with accidents. People who text and drive tend to drive so slow as to impede traffic. They will spend approximately 10% of their time outside of their lane. Turn signals, especially for women, become optional when using a cell phone, because five time more women use hand-helds than men (who use Bluetooth). People texting while driving tend to look at the road in the same manner that non-texting drivers look at their mirrors - they glance at the road briefly for an average of 1-2 seconds, then five seconds focused on the phone, then back to the road for 1-2 seconds. 5 seconds at 55 MPH is a football field, 300 feet driving while virtually blindfolded. Then you remove the blindfold for 2 seconds, then put it back on.

Studies show and cops confirm that people driving while texting exhibit the same driving behavior as someone who is falling down drunk. And just like a drunk driver, texters aren't even aware of the problems left in their wake.

That's where education comes in about not texting in heavy traffic or not focusing on the phone to much. The laws are in place but people that want to text and drive will continue to do so, these number in the millions so why not find a better way. I would be all for harsh penalties for drivers that are weaving or holding up traffic at lights. If you cause even a minor accident a couple of weekends in jail at your expense would be in order. If you kill or seriously injure someone then manslaughter and assault charges are there to take over.

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[Turtle]

Many are hired by people that need a certain outcome, kind of like 3rd party testing at CDL schools.

Many may be, but most are not. Most really and truly are independent studies that were not hired by anyone to do the studies. There is a university in my home town that has two different ongoing studies that are not commissioned in any way, specifically to prevent the numbers from being skewed by special interests. There are several universities doing the same things for the same reasons.

That is what the government has determined and we know without a shadow of a doubt that they blame cell phones for accidents that were caused by other factors.

Well, no, that's not what the government has determined, it's determined by independent researches combing through accident reports. The government's numbers are considerably higher (they say 28% or 34%, depending on who you talk to), precisely because of LaHood's hobby horse of distracted driving, and any accident that involves a cell phone in any way, shape or form gets listed as either the cause or a factor, under the umbrella of distracted driving and the association with cell phones. But the independent research shows 23%.

That's where education comes in about not texting in heavy traffic or not focusing on the phone to much. The laws are in place but people that want to text and drive will continue to do so, these number in the millions so why not find a better way. I would be all for harsh penalties for drivers that are weaving or holding up traffic at lights. If you cause even a minor accident a couple of weekends in jail at your expense would be in order. If you kill or seriously injure someone then manslaughter and assault charges are there to take over.

I agree, and being of a more Libertarian bent, I think you should be able to anything you want to do while driving, be it texting, smoking a joint or drinking a bottle of Jack, getting a hummer, driving without a seat belt, whatever you want. However, the penalties for causing an accident should be insanely severe, cause injury or death even more so.

 

[BillChaffey]

Why text when you can press a button and talk?.

 

[spongebox1]

Why text when you can press a button and talk?.

Because texting is way more impersonal

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[roadeyes]

And easier when they're gutless cowards that not only don't have the cajones to break up with their significant other in person, they can't even muster a phone call to tell them it's over.

Or how about bosses telling their employees by text that they're fired or laid off?

I guess one could argue that with texting/email at least there's a record of it. LOL!

 

[cheri1122]

Texting may be the biggest problem in distracted driving, but it's still distracted driving [paying attention to something other than the situation around & ahead] that is the biggest cause of crashes, I believe. Focusing on this one behavior just makes the others seem less risky, and I think that's the wrong message to send.

 

[spongebox1]

A cell phone, a GPS, a stereo, a Qualcomm add in an mp3 and even a second cell for some people and I guess texting is not the only distraction that's dangerous.

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[Turtle]

You should look up the statistics for crashes with a teen driver by themselves, versus one and two additional teen passengers.

 

[cheri1122]

Precisely: teenagers constitute a distraction to the driver. What I'd like to see is more attention paid to the danger of being distracted [especially for truck drivers looking for an address, truck gate, etc] and not so much on the danger of just one particular thing.
Any distraction is as dangerous as texting, if it causes a crash.

 

[BobWolf]

I guess thats why I still like genuine European cars before they become Americianized. No cup holders, ashtrays, power ports/ cig lighter, not even a radio. Because the concept is you have enough work paying attention to driving.

I have always belived that pain should be the curency for stupidity. I know when I do somthing stupid, and get hurt I learn quickly not to do it again.
So, I propose roadside beatings for those who text and drive.
Maby we can have L.A.P.D. hold a training workshop.

Bob Wolf