Comments on: Pennsylvania: Cell phone laws, legislation

By: Louis

Louis — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:44:34 +0000

Those of you that think there is nothing wrong with driving and being on a cell phone need to take a long hard look at the facts. There are hard numbers and more then enough scientific proof. I personally know of people who have life long spine and back problems from being hit from behind while sitting at a red light. The people that hit them were to worried about looking down to send a text, they never stop in time. The sad fact is most people are no were near as good a driver as they think they are. Every time you go on the road anything can happen. Your on the phone laughing enjoying your talk, the guy in front of you is texting, the one behind also talking. Something happens and no one is ready. So we add to there already lack of skill in driving with a lack of focus as well. I think the laws need to be harder. You do not need to talk on the phone in anyway while driving. Not if my life or has to be in your hands as well as mine.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:10:28 +0000

Truck drivers have been using CB radios for as long as I can remember. There is no difference between talking on a cell phone or a CB. Maybe we should outlaw having passengers in cars with us also, since they can distract us too. when we talk to the person sitting in the passenger seat or in the back seat we also take our eyes off the road to look at them.

By: Mike Kistler

Mike Kistler — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:16:37 +0000

I think it’s a good start but doesn’t go nearly far enough. First off, hands free devices aren’t all that much safer, they should be banned as well. And a $50 fine is not much of a deterrent, it should be more like $500. That would make people think. Personally I’d go stiffer than that, like loss of driving privileges. I’ve never been almost killed by a drunk driver, but it happens monthly by someone on a cell phone. The punishments should be similiar.

By: The one at number 11

The one at number 11 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:07:53 +0000

I think that its just common sense to know whether or not to txt while driving… I mean ur just putting yourself in more harm as to others on the road I think u would have to be an idoit to not want this bill passed. :]

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Try Driving To Stay Alive Instead « The Liberal Doomsayer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:17:26 +0000

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