jhharlan
5 Answers
ROMOS
Confiscate their vehicles, the penalties for being caught are far too small,it's also against the law in the UK but I see many still using their devices daily.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
sunnyB
I drive regularly to a very busy port near to me, there are always large lorries trundling towards me with the drivers on their phones. I saw one a few weeks ago with his laptop on his dashboard, it's scary it will result in a major accident sooner or later.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
Ducky
It's against the law in Canada as well but it never stops....texting, cell phones. I've almost been hit a couple of times because of it. Steeper fines...maybe $1000.00 and 7 days in jail...the FIRST time! How about doubling that each subsequent time. I can't believe we are so helpless when it comes to enforcing laws. We just sit back and sigh. Grrrrrr.....
| 11 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
Bob/PKB
My son recently was pulled over for having his cell phone in his hand. He got a citation for that and not having a driver's license (someone had to come to drive his car, otherwise it was headed for the tow yard). His bail amount if $670. If THAT doesn't stop him, you tell me what will.
Right now, in California, using a cell phone is just an infraction, not a misdemeanor. If the classification were changed, the bail amount would increase. Confiscate the vehicle and the phone. The more inconvenient and expensive, the quicker the lesson learned. It's a hassle for law enforcement, but it will work.
As for the cop who caused an accident, write him up with the misdemeanor and send him to court because HE, of all people, should NEVER be using a cell phone when he is driving.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
bulletman
