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[151949]

When we are in the car our phones automatically come through the car's onstar. So it is totally hands free and no different than having a conversation with someone in the car.

[brii]

It's illegal here. I don't really talk on my cell in the car anyway. I have my phone set up through the Bluetooth.

I think the GPS is just as distracting as a phone anyway.

The OP has serious cell phone issues.

[TaxyLady]

I see people talking on cell phones all the time when driving. I think it is the cause of many accidents today. Even with the laws, people are doing it. There is not enough police to enforce the laws. Nor does the public want to pay numerous police to enforce this law. The public complains every time they receive their tax bill.

[mstyrion 1]

Cell phones are not the downfall of civilization.

We see a lot of threads here dedicated to the "evil cell phone". As with all technology, they should be used with common sense. I do feel they should not be used in the car unless there is Bluetooth hands-free capability and then used responsibly. If you cannot talk and drive at the same time, just don't.

It is not a youth-only issue. In fact, the people I see most on cells while driving are middle aged to seniors.

Cell phones are a wonderful invention and like personal computers, I never ever want to be without one, but you must use your common sense.

[Cakers1]

On 2/6/2015 CouponQueen said:

While she was totally wrong driving and talkin..I give her props for taking the step up to technology.

"Props" would be given for a person stepping up responsibly to technology, period.

Obviously that driver may have stepped up to technology but didn't know how to use it properly.

[Suziepeach]

It's illegal in Georgia to text while driving, even checking your phone at a light is illegal- prime example and this was filmed..... lady sat thru 3 turning lights while a Fulton county motorcycle policeman stood outside her window watching- she didn't pay him any attention... finally she looked at him, rolled the window down and said, "What?" He proceeded to tell her what and she said, "I was just checking email." He said that's illegal... she was given a nice ticket and sent on her way....

Husband has his phone set up thru his car, hands free- I've got OnStar in my truck and rarely use it but when we had our wreck it was well worth the money. I don't get why so many have to be on those darn phones all the time. Nothing is that important- if it is, pull over and talk or text. People just become unaware of their surroundings when on that phone..

and earbuds, don't get me started on people driving with those in their ears- they are listening to music- pay no attention the the siren behind you stupid!!! Move Over@!!!!!

[Mominohio]

On 2/6/2015 mstyrion 1 said:

Cell phones are not the downfall of civilization.

We see a lot of threads here dedicated to the "evil cell phone". As with all technology, they should be used with common sense. I do feel they should not be used in the car unless there is Bluetooth hands-free capability and then used responsibly. If you cannot talk and drive at the same time, just don't.

It is not a youth-only issue. In fact, the people I see most on cells while driving are middle aged to seniors.

Cell phones are a wonderful invention and like personal computers, I never ever want to be without one, but you must use your common sense.

Your first sentence is absolutely true. It is weak and mindless people who can't live a day (or an hour or a minute for some) without them that are the problem. I have no problem with the technology either. I do have a problem with people's dependence on it.

[mstyrion 1]

On 2/6/2015 mominohio said:

On 2/6/2015 mstyrion 1 said:

<em>Cell phones are not the downfall of civilization.</em>

We see a lot of threads here dedicated to the "evil cell phone". As with all technology, they should be used with common sense. I do feel they should not be used in the car unless there is Bluetooth hands-free capability and then used responsibly. If you cannot talk and drive at the same time, just don't.

It is not a youth-only issue. In fact, the people I see most on cells while driving are middle aged to seniors.

Cell phones are a wonderful invention and like personal computers, I never ever want to be without one, but you must use your common sense.

Your first sentence is absolutely true. It is weak and mindless people who can't live a day (or an hour or a minute for some) without them that are the problem. I have no problem with the technology either. I do have a problem with people's dependence on it.

For some, a cell phone is the only phone. So, yeah. I have my phone on and available all day. Don't you have your land line turned on all day? I ddidn't talk all day on my land line and I don't on my cell.

Keep in mind that a lot of people do depend on cells all day and every minute. Realtors and doctors and IT people come to mind as people who need to be available all the time. They've always been dependent on phones and whether it's tethered to a wire or not, they always will.

[Lipstickdiva]

My phone is set up through bluetooth in my own vehicle. However, I cannot get my phone to sync with bluetooth in DH's car. So when it rings when I'm driving his car, I just let it go. In my car, I can press the button on my steering wheel, answer the phone and talk.

My DH works for the city and they are not allowed to talk on their cellphones while driving. They have to pull over to take a call. However, there is always a big rift between city employees and cops because cops are always seen driving around talking on the cell phones.

[ROMARY]

Oh, don't get me started............around here it's texting while driving. Walking while texting. Huge amounts of people always looking down. At least, if and when they are on the phone, they are looking up, half-way paying attention to traffic; but, while texting they are always looking DOWN. We were almost hit head-on by a looking down texting mom, driving on the opposite (our side) side of the street. Thank goodness for the simple invention of horns.