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Geekcop 01-01-2009 11:31 PM

Text warning-Calif residents
 
This seemed to be the logical place (at least in my mind) to post. Mods please move if appropriate. For those Geeks fortunate or unfortunate enough to live in California, this is your friendly reminder that texting while driving is now a no-no. The advertised fine for a 1st offense is $20. Before you say "Big deal..what's $20?," you should know that's the base amount before court costs, penalty assessments, etc are added. In reality, you're looking at probably close to $100 before all is said and done. Something to think about.

Hoof 01-02-2009 04:16 AM

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Really how are they going to know if you're texting or not? You can just say you were looking at something on your phone.

land2634 01-02-2009 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoof (Post 613143)
Really how are they going to know if you're texting or not? You can just say you were looking at something on your phone.

Probably the same way they accuse some people of speeding with no evidence. It become much more costly to defend yourself than it is just to accept it up the (insert noun here) and move on.

Edit: And to GeekCop, I apologize if you really are a cop. The statement does not necessarily include all cops, but I do know it includes most of them around these parts. Got a ticket for expired inspection a couple of weeks ago while I was IN the parking lot of the place to get it inspected... I'm not bitter at all...

hood662 01-02-2009 05:25 AM

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but for those that are actually looking at there phone because they need to know the time because they are lare for a meeting, they have to foot the cost? no, this is another way for the government to make more money rather then just taxes. Understandable it is unsafe to drive and text, but the government should come up with a better way to promote safe driving habits rather then reap the benefits of ones midsoings, all in all thats my two cents, and im glad i live in canada.

Hafrust 01-02-2009 11:13 AM

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I can't believe people are acting like this is a bad thing. The point in the law is to prevent people from being distracted while driving. If you are looking at your phone while behind the wheel, then chances are you are not paying 100% attention to what's going on in front of you. Will some people get pulled over and ticketed by mistake? Yes. Do I sometimes text/look at my phone while I drive? Yes. Will I get upset at the police/system if I get pulled over and ticketed? Absolutely not.

Kushed 01-02-2009 04:59 PM

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I agree with hood662, this is just another way for the Gov. to tax people, $20 is nothing for some people, so chances are they won't dispute it and just pay it off. But it sure as hell adds up for "The Man". If they really wanted to prevent texting, they would make the punishment as harsh as DUI.

Geekcop 01-02-2009 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoof (Post 613143)
Really how are they going to know if you're texting or not? You can just say you were looking at something on your phone.

You could, but you'll probably get cited anyway. Now you've got to take a day or two off work for traffic court, sit around there 'til your case is called, and then hope it goes your way. Of course, if the officer is a no show, the ticket is dismissed, but then you've wasted an entire day.

Geekcop 01-02-2009 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by land2634 (Post 613160)
Probably the same way they accuse some people of speeding with no evidence. It become much more costly to defend yourself than it is just to accept it up the (insert noun here) and move on.

Edit: And to GeekCop, I apologize if you really are a cop. The statement does not necessarily include all cops, but I do know it includes most of them around these parts. Got a ticket for expired inspection a couple of weeks ago while I was IN the parking lot of the place to get it inspected... I'm not bitter at all...

Yes, I am and no offense taken. I got out of uniformed patrol about 9 years ago and into Investigations, so I'm not handing out traffic cites anymore. Just posted this as a public service announcement.

dabackwoodboy 01-02-2009 09:18 PM

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i would have thought this was wrong a while back but it really is becoming an issue my girlfriends lil bro was ran over 2 months ago by a 17 year old girl who was to busy texting instead of driving and not 3 months b4 that a two year old was ran over by an older lady that was to busy texting her daughter, and this has really made me realize that this is really an issue so b4 you say that its so wrong or that its just another way for gov. to get money think about some of the things that have come from people texting while driving. not to be a pain or anything just stating my opinion so take it how you like

NinjaMom 01-02-2009 09:35 PM

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No texting while driving really should be a no brainer... Only takes one 1 sec of distraction to ruin someone's life.

dabackwoodboy 01-02-2009 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaMom (Post 614573)
No texting while driving really should be a no brainer... Only takes one 1 sec of distraction to ruin someone's life.

EXACTLY

Romeo5k 01-02-2009 09:56 PM

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Thank God im in TExas...

Kushed 01-02-2009 10:36 PM

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The problem is not texting. Its taking your eyes off the road. So why even play around just cite us for that. This new law is not about saving lives, its about $$$ anyway you look at it.

Geekcop 01-02-2009 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kushed (Post 614690)
The problem is not texting. Its taking your eyes off the road. So why even play around just cite us for that. This new law is not about saving lives, its about $$$ anyway you look at it.

Really, so traffic laws are nothing more than money makers??? So I should be able to do 90+ in a 35 zone? We, as a society, need to get the idea out of our collective head that we're entiltled to operate a motor vehicle, and understand that it's a privelege with restrictions, being that you're operating a one ton (or thereabouts) hunk of steel.

Hafrust 01-02-2009 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kushed (Post 614690)
The problem is not texting. Its taking your eyes off the road. So why even play around just cite us for that. This new law is not about saving lives, its about $$$ anyway you look at it.

Yeah...tell that to the families of people killed by drivers who were texting instead of paying attention. The police and the law exist solely to try and take your money and keep you down, right?

jimd144 01-02-2009 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoof (Post 613143)
Really how are they going to know if you're texting or not? You can just say you were looking at something on your phone.

The law says no email, web surfing, texting or talking without hands free. 1st offense $20+ court costs, second $50+. Looking at $120 first offense and insurance company will not be too happy that you like to look at phones instead of the road.

guitardoc64 01-02-2009 11:43 PM

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It's on the books in Louisiana also. It just makes sense to pay attention while you're behind the wheel, because it's your life and the lives of others that are at risk if you're not paying attention.

hooover 01-02-2009 11:57 PM

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I agree hole heartily with traffic laws for safety,this law should be implemented through out the U.S, regardless this isn't about anything other then safety...I lost my mother in a car accident when I was a child, not from texting off course but from a simple safety law that was made years later about vehicles being towed behind...Anyway no one should be complaining about this,they should be happy that people will be deterred from being more careless where we travel with our families.

frenchnew 01-03-2009 12:40 AM

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Newfounland was the first in Canada to pass a cell phone while driving.

The law has been in effect since April 1, 2003 and ban handling a phone while driving. Phone can be used with a hands free system.

Drivers found to be in violation can be ticketed $45-180 and receive four demerit points per violation.

We have a demerit point system in Canada that varies from one Province to the next but basically you can accumulate a limited amount (Approx 12 to 15) before their suspend your driving permit. Any traffic violation inccurs demerit points. Then when you renew your car insurance you have to sign an authorization permitting them to have access to your driving records!

Nova Scotia has a similar ban since April 2008 and Quebec put their in effect July 1, 2008.

Other Canadian Provinces are considering implementing similar regulations.

Common sense alone should dictate someone not using texting while driving but some individual do not care.

The law here in Quebec has been effective since July 2008, I still see plenty of people driving with their phone in their hand.

BTW, be warned that people in Nova Scotia will blast their car horns at you should they see you driving with the phone in your hand.

Chillen 01-03-2009 04:40 PM

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I believe I read @ radioshack that dialing a number is not against the law if you have a bt headset. They had a paper with stating so.. with CHP logo and all. Maybe you can say u were dialing a #.. if u have a BT headset on

CenFlo 01-04-2009 01:25 AM

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Texting while driving is not only dangerous, it's retarded. I see the kids doing it all the time where I live and it's not a good thing.

My neighbor across the street is one of those people who cannot seem to drive unless she has her phone stuck to her ear.

I don't get it... If the call is that important, pull over and talk then get back on the road.

hooover 01-04-2009 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CenFlo (Post 616819)
Texting while driving is not only dangerous, it's retarded. I see the kids doing it all the time where I live and it's not a good thing.

My neighbor across the street is one of those people who cannot seem to drive unless she has her phone stuck to her ear.

I don't get it... If the call is that important, pull over and talk then get back on the road.



Or get a headset.

NickinAround 01-04-2009 03:16 AM

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The law is too subjective though, no offense to those who have been affected by it personally, but you will have a bias torwards the subject obviously.

Look at it this way, someone is just as distracted while searching for a place of buisness, or looking for a road sign while in a area you aren't familiar with. Should we ban being lost and looking for certain places of buisness and or address or familiar road name as well. People get distracted while driving because they are ****ing stupid, not because of texting. Personally, I don't live in California, and I don't text while driving, maybe once I did it, but I managed to do it just fine cause I wouldn't stare down at my phone oblivious to my driving. I am looking back and forth, keeping a good bead on my driving, it's possible to do these things. Hell, I travel down the beltway everyday, I look at my Ipod every other second while changing a album or playlist, no accidents on my record.

Case in point, this sets a dangerous precident for people even holding a phone in their hands while driving for legit reasons. Case by case basis, some people can just pay attention to both, but most of the time, those people are sensible enough not to do it regularly, but you have complete dumb drooling ****tards texting there "OMG BFF" and just staring down at their phone and just keep driving not even looking. Idiots, stupidity, punish the masses cause of the idiocy of the few...or maybe the idiots are outnumbering the smart people at this point...who knows.

Case in point, my friends girlfriend became the DD one night at a party, we made a stop at McDonalds, nvm the fact that getting there she blew thru 2 stop signs. Then as we leave McDonalds, she is staring into her bag trying to unwrap her sandwich and eat it, runs a light on main st, runs two more stop signs, and almost crashes into a curb on the way to a "safe" evening. I think one of our drunk asses could have driven much better...to conclude though, despite our constant warning her, she will never cease to be a ****ing moron.

hooover 01-04-2009 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NickinAround (Post 616992)
Case in point, my friends girlfriend became the DD one night at a party, we made a stop at McDonalds, nvm the fact that getting there she blew thru 2 stop signs. Then as we leave McDonalds, she is staring into her bag trying to unwrap her sandwich and eat it, runs a light on main st, runs two more stop signs, and almost crashes into a curb on the way to a "safe" evening. I think one of our drunk asses could have driven much better...to conclude though, despite our constant warning her, she will never cease to be a ****ing moron.


WOW, language!!!

WOW, female driver more occupied with anything else but driving..IMHO,sorry for being judgemental...Texting is very bad to do while driving still!!!

dannzeman 01-09-2009 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Romeo5k (Post 614619)
Thank God im in TExas...

Why? They probably shoot you on the spot there!...just kidding:mrgreen:


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