No More Texting While Driving in NC

[iflynething]

Doh! What you have to "sorry" about. I meant worry. I edited it.

Yeah, there are many reasons why people get distracted. This one is just new. Goodness knows I was a distraction to my mom when I was a kid. She perfected the reach back and slap without taking her eyes off the road.

And I prefer to text without taking my eyes off the road!

~Michael~

 

[DennyCrane]

Good. They did it in NY, too. Excellent. There's MANY recent cases of people getting into accidents while texting. Especially in the 16-25 age range. And I really did laugh when people were trying to use one bad behavior to excuse another. There's generic "distracted driving" laws that can be exercised when you're putting your makeup on while eating a taco, sir. Specific laws target specific activity that is statistically above and beyond other incidental things like eating, makeup, etc.

 

[iflynething]

There's generic "distracted driving" laws...Specific laws target specific activity that is statistically above and beyond other incidental things like eating, makeup, etc.

I have never seen these laws or heard of them

~Michael~

 

[DennyCrane]

Why not ask a police officer!

 

[iflynething]

Why not ask a police officer!

Not to be sarcastic, but I actually might.

I work at a restaurant and they regularly come in. I'll do that next time

~Michael~

 

[Corry]

Without watching the video or reading all of the comments (I'm at school about to head to class), texting has been found to be MORE DANGEROUS THAN DRINKING AND DRIVING!

So, I'm assuming you think there should be no repercussions on drinking and driving, either?

 

[iflynething]

I think it's being taken too far. Usually a DUI doens't get much punishment anyways in some/most states

~Michael~

 

[DennyCrane]

You're going to jail for 1 to 60 days on your first DWI offense MINIMUM in North Carolina. You could go from 30 days to 2 years if they decide to charge you with a level 1 misdemeanor. All states are stepping up both enforcement and penalties for drunk driving.

 

[iflynething]

You're going to jail for 1 to 60 days on your first DWI offense MINIMUM in North Carolina. You could go from 30 days to 2 years if they decide to charge you with a level 1 misdemeanor. All states are stepping up both enforcement and penalties for drunk driving.

Does that depend on how drunk you are as far as what you blow on the breathalyzer?

~Michael~

 

[Markw]

This was banned here in Maryland a few months ago and I agree also.

Mark

 

[Corry]

I think it's being taken too far. Usually a DUI doens't get much punishment anyways in some/most states

~Michael~

You have proof to back that statement up? Because that's certainly not what I've seen.

DUI | DWI Drunk Driving Laws | Penalties | Fines| SR22 Insurance

According to the link, in 2009, TWENTY-THREE states passed new DUI legislation. I pray my state does soon, too.

. . . but that's besides the point, anyway.

The point is that you're condoning something that has been found to be deadlier than drinking and driving (which I know FEW who haven't lost someone to drunk driving -- I've lost several, and have a permanently disabled cousin partly because of it) . . . and you're defending it by saying that the punishments are too harsh because DUI's aren't punished enough.


Texting while driving: A combination more deadly than drinking and driving - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

Texting - More Deadly than Drunk Driving? | InjuryBoard St. Cloud

Texting while Driving Even More Dangerous than Driving while Drunk or High on Marijuana

 

[DennyCrane]

Just remember, I'm not a real lawyer, I just play one on TV. Denny Crane. Lock & load.

 

[iflynething]

I was talking about the texting, not the DUI laws

~Michael~

 

[Corry]

I know you're talking about texting . . . but your defense is "Usually a DUI doens't get much punishment anyways in some/most states" . . . . like that makes it ok to text and drive and possibly kill someone.

If that's not what you're trying to say, you need to edit your post and say it more clearly.

 

[Aye-non Oh-non Imus]

I was talking about the texting, not the DUI laws

~Michael~

But there is a similarity and also a deliniation.

The impaired driver will most likely "try" to stay between the lines because of the obvious repercussions of getting caught. The penalties and subsequent costs are quite well known. Have you ever lost your license to drive for twelve months? Not fun.

The texter has not been subjected to this same treatment until now. However, their actions are just as deadly as the impaired driver, if not more so because of the mindset that "they're alright" and can handle emergency situations. Wrong. It is not possible.

Each act of disobedience, disregard and lack of thought towards other motorist, pedestrians and property owners have grave consequences. Any argument towards the contrary is nullified by the statistical data. Any argument that attempts to justify the "need" to allow texting as a fundamental right is thwarted by the ignorance of said statistics.