+100 Kinda reminds me of a line I used in the Navy..."You don't have to lie, I'll still be your friend". I believe if I saw a car about to come into my lane, I'd be on the binders and trying to avoid a collision rather that kicking at it. As far as ranting about cell phones, just give it a break. Nothing's gonna change it, its just a risk we take when we travel the roads nowadays, no matter what we're driving. If it worries people that bad, sell the scoot and don't ride anymore.

 

monstead,

you shoulda pulled him over and chewed his azz - made a 'citizens arrest'!

Bet it might have gotten his attention!

(But the abuse is pretty universal...)

 

Thats the first time you've seen that in Dallas? You arent' getting out much. I see it all of the time around here. In fact, for a while I was starting to think they used cell phones instead of the official radios now.

 

a lot of times we do - between poor radio reception and the proliferation of scanners (some of which are available as an "app" for the iphone) radio comm's are not secure

 

The only real solution I can think of is if cell phones are disabled when in motion. This would probably violate the constitution. Also the phone companies would be really pissed. Just think, one in four of us will be killed while someone is talking on a cell phone. Also I occasionally talk while driving, therefore I shouldn't cast stones.

 

I wouldn't have been bothered if he'd been talking on the phone and would've assumed it was "police business", but TEXTING? I couldn't believe my eyes. I know they have computers in their cars & even if they didn't, can't imagine the departments would communicate to their LEO's via text messaging, so I have to assume that this trooper's texting was personal in nature. I will say, he was driving very well...consistent speed and not swerving like most texters do.

 

So, the majority of everyone responding to this thread has never and will never talk on the phone in thier car? Get real, most of you break that law as often as everyone else. You just want to sound like a self-righteous, indignant innocent person. Are there problems with tqlking on the phone? hell yes, should cops be above that law hell no.
But carry on, I'm sure you will have a great time telling everyone how upstanding you are.

 

My coworker told me something that I now live by after almost being killed many times.

"Ride like everyone is out to get you...because everyone is!"

 

THANK GOD others feel the way I do about cell phones!! I live in a small town and i'm REALLY uncomfortable about a girl behind me in a 3 ton SUV that she has NO idea how much room it takes to stop-or care for that matter to not cream my old azz..! I'm sick of it. Here in NYS they MADE the law farking enforce it! Double the fines-suspend licenses-I'd LOVE to see it. On any given afternoon I can count at least a dozen just while sitting at lights. Yeah I know men do it too but guess what? I ain't never seen a guy pumping gas into his 3 ton pig while the phone is up to his ear! ONE battery spark and we are all toast! One poster said awhile back he blew his air horns and the girl said: 'Excuse me! I'm on the phone!' REALLY??? Get a grip. Your 'precious' bullsh*t conversation can wait a few... License suspensions may sink into these dizzy broads at some point and yes the FEW guys I see doing it as well.. AND guess what? I'd rather have a biker behind me with a couple of beers in him than some Bimbo texting on the steering wheel of her Escalade! Sorry-I calls it likes I sees it. Rant completed-for now.

 

I think someone may have said it already...there's no technical reason why a smart phone should not:

a. be dissabled whilst it is moving above a certain speed. (gps must be visible or phone locks)
b. or only operate via bluetooth whilst same.

All other cells should be banned from use whilst driving and anyone caught using them (the phone company can verify the time and or the place of usage) should have their license revoked.....