Considering my family has been involved in 3 recent accidents due to texting I

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Nov 14, 2019
2:23:11pm

mudpupper All-American

can get behind your ideas.

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While driving I frequently see people texting and driving. I have started

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:15pm

No offense, but I'm glad you don't create public policy

SausageKing

11/14/19 2:16pm

We are years away from that. What was wrong with my idea?

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:18pm

I can't support the part where the cell company restricts your phone use

SausageKing

11/14/19 2:23pm

Do you have any ideas on how to stop it? Higher fine? Stricter laws?

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:24pm

I don't think you can really stop anyone from doing what they want.

SausageKing

11/14/19 2:26pm

I agree, fines are not the answer. Which is why the inability

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:29pm

this is a weird argument. we also can't stop drunk driving, but we sure try and

demon_llama

11/14/19 5:44pm

Do the fines and jail time stop people from driving drunk?

SausageKing

11/14/19 11:49pm

Sometimes. It also punishes those who break the law, which is also the point.

demon_llama

11/15/19 8:03am

Now put down your phone and drive.

SolidBlue

11/14/19 2:17pm

I was at a stop light so it was all good officer...

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:18pm

I often ask myself what the difference is between those who:

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:20pm

similar to DUI/DWI, by the way.

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:21pm

Or murder and attempted murder. Why is any incomplete crime punished

Jay Rick

11/14/19 2:34pm

I actually agree with that. Attempted murder is a joke. Just means they

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:35pm

Not sure I follow, are you saying #2 should be punished more in

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:26pm

In a way, yes.

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:29pm

So what would be your proposal? Anyone who is caught texting

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:31pm

No. Though I'd consider permanent license revocation after the 2nd incident

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:36pm

Problem with taking someones license is, they can still drive.

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:37pm

Jail time if caught with a suspended license. Even more jail time if it's

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:38pm

In fact I'd even consider jail time after the first texting incident (few days)

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:40pm

Maybe some ways to reduce the "sentence" or even reinstate the license:

BertoChavez

11/14/19 2:43pm

Wait-getting cut off- Okay I think you’re wrong

SouthernBlueBlood

11/14/19 2:21pm

I'm just glad you didn't mention AT&T as part of your plan.

garyfan

11/14/19 2:22pm

Considering my family has been involved in 3 recent accidents due to texting I

mudpupper

11/14/19 2:23pm

Alright! I have one so far!

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:23pm

Wouldn't it be easier to just get rid of the family? This would eliminate all

Baron

11/14/19 2:24pm

I would note that my family wasn't texting, the other drivers were.

mudpupper

11/14/19 2:27pm

It’s not illegal to text while stopped at a light.

Gerald-DeGroot

11/14/19 2:25pm

technically, I believe it is, although if that is all someone is doing, no big

Jericho

11/14/19 3:17pm

Depends on state. Legal in Utah if vehicle isn't moving, I believe.

cube3_cougar

11/14/19 3:34pm

Not legal in NV

Jericho

11/15/19 8:29am

Is it? Do you have the NV statute that defines “operating”

Gerald-DeGroot

11/16/19 4:24pm

Depends on the state. It’s not in my state or most states.

Gerald-DeGroot

11/16/19 4:22pm

I like to read novels while I drive.

scootsy

11/14/19 2:33pm

Sorry, my idea would be tough to stop you from reading a book.

ChiCityCoug

11/14/19 2:34pm

take away his library card.

squidmark

11/14/19 2:46pm

I commuted from Springville to SLC for 3 years

DwideCougar

11/14/19 4:30pm

More overreach and surveillance state solutions that won't solve anything. Or

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