Mike
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I believe this is an over-reaction by some busy-body legislatures. No one I've ever known has been the victim of a cell phone related accident, so some people may say I'm being selfish. But I believe this is a case of baby-kissers playing to the latest public craze.
"Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the nation’s preeminent anti-distracted-driving crusader, said in an interview on MSNBC yesterday that federal officials are looking at technology to disable cell phones inside cars.
“I think it will be done,†LaHood said. “I think the technology is there and I think you’re going to see the technology become adaptable in automobiles to disable these cell phones. We need to do a lot more if were going to save lives.â€
To Thwart Distracted Driving, US Government Considers Cell Phone Jammers in Cars | Popular Science
I can see the value of this being an option, especially for parents. I can see auto insurance companies offering discounted rates when these are installed. But if someone is using a hands-free system, how is that any more distracting than talking to someone else in the car? Having a person physically present includes a visual distraction that hands-free cell usage doesn't. What about all the other distractions that take your hand(s) and eyes off the wheel? Eating? Tuning the radio/working CD's? Are we going to ban passengers and car stereos?
I have selfish reasons for objecting to this, because driving is a time when I can get business and personal calls done. But, if this were to be the answer to distracted drivers, I would have to consider it. It's not!
"Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the nation’s preeminent anti-distracted-driving crusader, said in an interview on MSNBC yesterday that federal officials are looking at technology to disable cell phones inside cars.
“I think it will be done,†LaHood said. “I think the technology is there and I think you’re going to see the technology become adaptable in automobiles to disable these cell phones. We need to do a lot more if were going to save lives.â€
To Thwart Distracted Driving, US Government Considers Cell Phone Jammers in Cars | Popular Science
I can see the value of this being an option, especially for parents. I can see auto insurance companies offering discounted rates when these are installed. But if someone is using a hands-free system, how is that any more distracting than talking to someone else in the car? Having a person physically present includes a visual distraction that hands-free cell usage doesn't. What about all the other distractions that take your hand(s) and eyes off the wheel? Eating? Tuning the radio/working CD's? Are we going to ban passengers and car stereos?
I have selfish reasons for objecting to this, because driving is a time when I can get business and personal calls done. But, if this were to be the answer to distracted drivers, I would have to consider it. It's not!