June 24, 2008
One Week and Counting
You've got one week, Seattle, until the bumper sticker motto of "Hang Up & Drive" becomes state law. Starting next Tuesday, July 1st, it will be illegal to operate a moving vehicle while talking on a hand-held cell phone. Drivers will be able to continue their conversations and multi-tasking, as long as they have a hands-free device. If you are caught talking (or, God forbid, texting) and driving after the 1st, you will face at least a $124 ticket. So get it out of your system now!
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too bad it's a second offense law. cops can't pull you over and ticket you just for talking on a cell phone. you have to be doing something else stupid at the same time.
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eh, they're pretty good at making something up if they wanna pull you over. ie, MURDER
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I wish there was a number (like 764-HERO) where you could call in to report drivers on their cell phones.
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As a capable cell phone driver I think the rule should just be to pull over anybody that drives recklessly period. Leave the cell phoners alone.
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Headsets are easier when you're driving anyway (unless you keep turning bluetooth off on your phone by mistake, like me). Though cellphone users certainly don't have a monopoly on stupidity.