Comments on: Florida Bill Would Toughen Texting While Driving Ban

By: marshall

marshall — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:03:02 +0000

c.w. – There is a slight difference in a Law Enforcement Officer using their Computers or Phones if it is to get to a crime or try and protect someone.

If you have a text to send to save someone, then go for it. Otherwise, NO Texting!

By: Sage 2

Sage 2 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:29:05 +0000

This can be quickly stopped by:

1. First time offenders, regardless, $500 fine.
2. Second offense, regardless loss of license for six months, plus $500 fine.
3. Third offense, loss of license for one year, $500 fine, plus 15 days in jail/detention.

I just don’t believe there would be any other infractions. If the courts are tough, the message will get out…Don’t text or use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.

By: Sedition

Sedition — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:18:48 +0000

This is the same way they got the seat belt law passed back in the 80s…they PROMISED that it would only be a secondary offense, then they got a tase of the power and saw the dollar signs in new revenue generation.
If you give the government 1 inch, they will drag you 10 miles.
It seems that piracy never left us, they just went from raiding the high seas in galleons to terrorizing the roadways in cruisers.

By: William2

William2 — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:15:37 +0000

Another “law” will not do anything to increase safety. 75% of the drivers I see on the road has a cell phone in their ear. Those that aren’t on the cellphone are playing with the radio, putting on lipstick, eating a burger, doing everything but paying attention to what they are doing.

By: mic hall

mic hall — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:20:50 +0000

Please would they finally put some teeth behind this law?

Talking while driving is distracting. Texting while driving is MORONIC!

No one, no matter how smart they think they are, can safely text and drive.

If the car is moving PUT THE PHONE DOWN and down pick it up till you stop the car.

By: Dixie Carnley

Dixie Carnley — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:07:48 +0000

Good! I’m guilty of sending a quick text while driving myself, and am trying to wean myself of that habit. They can wait. If it was really important, whoever sent you that text can call (and then I advise pulling to a stop somewhere safe). We are becoming too attached to technology nowadays, such as our computers and phones.

By: c.w.

c.w. — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:54:17 +0000

I agree that a much more penalty is needed for texting while driving, but can it be done as long as the cops use their computers and phones while driving? Seems like a double standard is being started.