Comments on: Maryland: Cell phone laws, legislation

By: Paul Witter

Paul Witter — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:48:37 +0000

This is over-legislated. We already have strong laws against driving dangerously. Some people can use a cell-phone, shaving and eat breakfast while driving – all at the same time – without being dangerous. Others can’t even change the station on the radio without getting into an accident. Also, how are the police going to know you were texting? As far as they know, you were searching for a contact to make a phone call.

Bottom line is this – if you’re driving perfectly safely it shouldn’t matter what else you’re doing. If you’re driving like an idiot, you should get pulled over anyway. This is just another example of the “nanny state” thinking it knows what’s best for everyone.

By: Louis Parks

Louis Parks — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:55:24 +0000

we have a state where people fail to use turn signals, have no idea what a solid white line means, use improved shoulders as driving lanes, change lanes in turns at intersections, can not keep a car between the lane lines and cell phone use is still allowed. the whole state should be required to take a functional driving test every four years at their expense.

By: Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn Johnson — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:28:00 +0000

That is better for safety of driving. If any of you are driving and
get some messages, best way to do is pull over off the
highway to do texting. Remember not on soft shoulder of
the highway, it can happens on shoulder and get car accident.
On the safe side is to park at Rest Area Park or at gas
station or any where out of highway and also out of way
of the streets, too! Best way to obey the laws! Don’t get
ticket if you can’t afford! BE WISE TO DO BY OBEY!

By: Driving/Texting - Page 2 - Southern Maryland Community Forums

Driving/Texting - Page 2 - Southern Maryland Community Forums — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:48:08 +0000

[...] Posted by dn0121 Maryland cell phones & texting laws | Hands Free Info You should read that, it will probably tell you the law goes into effect October [...]

By: Laura Keene

Laura Keene — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:41:24 +0000

I sent a letter of concern back in 2008 to Govenor Martin O’Malley regarding cell phones and driving at the same time. The response given, I was not happy with. Now I am grateful that something is finally being done about this.

By: Maryland Bans SENDING Text Messages While Driving « The Mobius Trip

Maryland Bans SENDING Text Messages While Driving « The Mobius Trip — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:42:02 +0000

[...] The idiot (on another site) is in favor of the new Maryland ‘Sending’ text ban, which goes into effect October 1st. Probably one of these guys who can’t piss and fart at the same time. He does bring up some good questions about enforcement, so give it a look. More information can be found about it here. [...]

By: Debbie Coons

Debbie Coons — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:04:53 +0000

Not enough data?! Are you kidding me?! Look at ALL the drivers with their necks IMMOBILIZED due to holding a cell phone. How on earth can they be expected to give 100% attention to ANYTHING around them!! Driving while on a cell phone is asking for an accident to happen. We need intelligent representation for our families to become safe in Maryland!!

To the representative who NEEDS her cell phone to call her daughter or 911, USE HANDSFREE if you MUST!!