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http://http://dailycaller.com/2010/11/16/secretary-of-transportation-lahood-were-looking-into-technology-to-disable-cell-phones-in-vehicles/
This may sound paranoid and LaHood is backing off these claims a little, but this is concerning. Yes, there are idiots out there who cannot chew gum and walk, much less drive while talking on their phones. There are also idiots who put on make-up, eat their Big Macs or shave while driving too. There is legislation on the books that can help remedy this, reckless driving.
I guarantee you if there are heavy fines handed out for reckless driving it will curb the use of cell phones on the roads! People understand when it hits their pockets!
Are passengers also going to be blocked from using their phones? Will you be able to use your phone if you are stranded on the highway? Or worse, if you are trapped in your car after an accident?
Unfortunately, this demand for more intrusion is just another in the line of hair brained legislation that will be passed down to the consumer in the form of more expensive cars and affect our lives negatively because officials won't simply enforce current legislation!
This may sound paranoid and LaHood is backing off these claims a little, but this is concerning. Yes, there are idiots out there who cannot chew gum and walk, much less drive while talking on their phones. There are also idiots who put on make-up, eat their Big Macs or shave while driving too. There is legislation on the books that can help remedy this, reckless driving.
I guarantee you if there are heavy fines handed out for reckless driving it will curb the use of cell phones on the roads! People understand when it hits their pockets!
Are passengers also going to be blocked from using their phones? Will you be able to use your phone if you are stranded on the highway? Or worse, if you are trapped in your car after an accident?
Unfortunately, this demand for more intrusion is just another in the line of hair brained legislation that will be passed down to the consumer in the form of more expensive cars and affect our lives negatively because officials won't simply enforce current legislation!