New California Law

I was curious on your opinions on how, well thought out it was! (sarcasm)

So, I can't talk on the phone on the road...but I can text message, I can use AIM, I can watch YouTube, I can check my email, which requires looking down, not up.

I mean, if your going to disallow a person to talk on a phone, in my opinion it's just as bad as having a passenger in the car. They can both be just as disruptive, but you need to learn how to handle them. I rarely use my phone in my truck (only for the iPod really). Occasionally I might get a call, or I need to call my parents once again, just quick 1 minute calls. I risk it, because for the 2-3 times I use my phone every day, I am not going to get a headset so I can look like a retard. (Not saying you do, but yah...)

Your opinions?

It's been like this in the UK for a long time, we just use handsfree kits

yes, here in Canada that law occured like 2 weeks ago.
**** those handless kit, most of the people who use them here are driving a ford tempo 89, BUT they got a bluetooth headset and keep it 24/7.

Originally Posted by allaire most of the people who use them here are driving a ford tempo 89, BUT they got a bluetooth headset and keep it 24/7.

lol, I see those people all the time, wearing clothes that are ten years old, in a 20 year old car, but hey, they have a blackberry and spinner rims!

Originally Posted by Garrett I was curious on your opinions on how, well thought out it was! (sarcasm) So, I can't talk on the phone on the road...but I can text message, I can use AIM, I can watch YouTube, I can check my email, which requires looking down, not up. I mean, if your going to disallow a person to talk on a phone, in my opinion it's just as bad as having a passenger in the car. Your opinions?

It's not as bad because your passenger sees the road so he may react to something happening on the road.

Originally Posted by flez It's not as bad because your passenger sees the road so he may react to something happening on the road.

I am sorry, but if you think the passenger can do anything more than you on a phone can...just drop the damned phone if you see something going on. If it's that important, pull over and talk while cars are being piled up .

Of course I am not ruling it out, but I think its about as lucky as a bird hitting your grill and living.

As gareth said, it's been here in the UK for a couple of years now, it's a good law in my opinion - easy to avoid and it stops a few more morons crashing.

The majority of people won't take any notice. Even though everyone in the UK knows about the law, I still see people every day talking on their mobiles while driving.

Originally Posted by Josh Greenaway The majority of people won't take any notice. Even though everyone in the UK knows about the law, I still see people every day talking on their mobiles while driving.

Yeah it happens, but most of the people i know if they are getting a call will ignore it and pull over when they can to take it/ring back. People will do it at their own risk, but know that if the police sees they will get fined (not sure about points)

Originally Posted by Gareth It's been like this in the UK for a long time, we just use handsfree kits

Yeah it's no biggy...just get a decent kit wired into your car, that can connect to your phone via Bluetooth, then no worries at all. If anything it's easier to drive with the kit.