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If you're here with me in Binghamton, you know it's illegal to talk on your cell phone while operating a motor vehicle in New York State. This goes for car, truck, bus, tractor, or tractor trailer. I fell afoul of the rule last week when a Broome County Sheriff observed me with a phone to my ear. The case is still in the courts, so I make no comment on my guilt or innocence.
I won't say the law is without merit. A few nights ago, I followed a tear-drop-blue Prius that ran from 35 to 50 through a series of 55mph-no-passing zones. When I was finally able to get around, the girl at the wheel was gabbing with no abandon. It should be illegal for her to talk while driving. I am making the claim I am different, but I am not alone. Some weeks I spend more than a day's worth of time at the wheel. I can do a great many things without distraction, from running lines for a play to eating a three-course breakfast.
I propose a point system, with motorists calling a number to report irresponsible drivers. Using new license plate scanning technology employed by New York State police, this should be easy. Drivers with three or more complaints can be identified from a distance, and stopped if they are talking on the phone, shaving, reading the paper, or have their heads below the console finding a CD. The rest of us can go about our business. I do agree that texting should remain illegal, for anyone who doesn't know to keep it below the door panels. Thanks for reading.
-Paul
printisbetter.blogspot.com
pauljuser.blogspot.com
If you're here with me in Binghamton, you know it's illegal to talk on your cell phone while operating a motor vehicle in New York State. This goes for car, truck, bus, tractor, or tractor trailer. I fell afoul of the rule last week when a Broome County Sheriff observed me with a phone to my ear. The case is still in the courts, so I make no comment on my guilt or innocence.
I won't say the law is without merit. A few nights ago, I followed a tear-drop-blue Prius that ran from 35 to 50 through a series of 55mph-no-passing zones. When I was finally able to get around, the girl at the wheel was gabbing with no abandon. It should be illegal for her to talk while driving. I am making the claim I am different, but I am not alone. Some weeks I spend more than a day's worth of time at the wheel. I can do a great many things without distraction, from running lines for a play to eating a three-course breakfast.
I propose a point system, with motorists calling a number to report irresponsible drivers. Using new license plate scanning technology employed by New York State police, this should be easy. Drivers with three or more complaints can be identified from a distance, and stopped if they are talking on the phone, shaving, reading the paper, or have their heads below the console finding a CD. The rest of us can go about our business. I do agree that texting should remain illegal, for anyone who doesn't know to keep it below the door panels. Thanks for reading.
-Paul
printisbetter.blogspot.com
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