Comments on: Proposal Takes Aim At Cell Phone Use By Drivers http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:51:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bob http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377364 Bob Sun, 25 Nov 2018 16:50:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377364 No wonder this county is so screwed up. I thought this was a joke. "But the measure failed to advance in the Senate amid concerns about issues such as minority drivers facing increased racial profiling." I am Americian, poor and trying to build a better life. Is is okay for me to rob a bank? No wonder this county is so screwed up. I thought this was a joke.

“But the measure failed to advance in the Senate amid concerns about issues such as minority drivers facing increased racial profiling.”

I am Americian, poor and trying to build a better life. Is is okay for me to rob a bank?

]]> By: That Guy http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377362 That Guy Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:26:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377362 As a motorcycle rider its easy to spot the cell users at night seeing the all to familiar glow coming from the face of the drivers. Personally I just steer clear and mark them as a hazard and go about my ride. I agree there is a TON of single vehicle accidents and I think this is the root of many of them. Heck I saw a man in a truck with a laptop the other morning! As a motorcycle rider its easy to spot the cell users at night seeing the all to familiar glow coming from the face of the drivers. Personally I just steer clear and mark them as a hazard and go about my ride. I agree there is a TON of single vehicle accidents and I think this is the root of many of them. Heck I saw a man in a truck with a laptop the other morning!

]]> By: Kane http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377339 Kane Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:10:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377339 All the people complaining about this law well what do you suggest? Or are you okay with drivers that swerve from one side of the road to the other going off the road in many, many instances? It makes no sense that you want to fight this unless you are one of the offenders or you do not have any regard for your life or the life of others. Yes technology is convenient helpful and in this day and age necessary but it also must be handled with the appropriate care and safety for the user and everyone else. This law if anything is far to lenient, as for officers using there phones they should definitely be held to the same standard as any other motorist. Being an officer does not exclude you from the law, what excuse does anyone have to type and drive at the same time? What does an officer have to type while diving that could possibly be as important as not running people over? There is no excuse for ANYONE to look away from the direction they are travelling to look at a phone! Looking at directions on your phone in an age where phones can talk to you is ridiculous! I have personally seen so many people texting away on their phones and swerving wildly that I came up with my own system to deal with them. It is quite simple lay on the horn that is what it is there for to let people know you are there. Obviously if the motorist is texting, swerving, running off the roadway they are distracted and do not know you are there. It is quite satisfying to watch their heads suddenly "pop up" like a jack-in-the-box and their driving instantly improve. Be safe on the roads have your head on a swivel and always, always be on the look out because no one is going to keep you safe on the road but you. All the people complaining about this law well what do you suggest? Or are you okay with drivers that swerve from one side of the road to the other going off the road in many, many instances? It makes no sense that you want to fight this unless you are one of the offenders or you do not have any regard for your life or the life of others. Yes technology is convenient helpful and in this day and age necessary but it also must be handled with the appropriate care and safety for the user and everyone else. This law if anything is far to lenient, as for officers using there phones they should definitely be held to the same standard as any other motorist. Being an officer does not exclude you from the law, what excuse does anyone have to type and drive at the same time? What does an officer have to type while diving that could possibly be as important as not running people over? There is no excuse for ANYONE to look away from the direction they are travelling to look at a phone! Looking at directions on your phone in an age where phones can talk to you is ridiculous! I have personally seen so many people texting away on their phones and swerving wildly that I came up with my own system to deal with them. It is quite simple lay on the horn that is what it is there for to let people know you are there. Obviously if the motorist is texting, swerving, running off the roadway they are distracted and do not know you are there. It is quite satisfying to watch their heads suddenly “pop up” like a jack-in-the-box and their driving instantly improve. Be safe on the roads have your head on a swivel and always, always be on the look out because no one is going to keep you safe on the road but you.

]]> By: yeahbut http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377335 yeahbut Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:23:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377335 More government control and tax collection opportunities by the enforcers (who are constantly on their own devices- for work? Yeah, right) that should be voted down by the State Congress. I am all for safe driving. But time and again, folks are looking to Big Brother to legislate them into safety. Thanks but NO thanks. More government control and tax collection opportunities by the enforcers (who are constantly on their own devices- for work? Yeah, right) that should be voted down by the State Congress. I am all for safe driving. But time and again, folks are looking to Big Brother to legislate them into safety. Thanks but NO thanks.

]]> By: nod http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377334 nod Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:15:59 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377334 I have always studied a map before taking a trip or going somewhere strange. unlike most people I then have it in my head for life and do not need the nav feature on my car or phone. too many people depend on electronic devices to run their lives and do all for them. I have always studied a map before taking a trip or going somewhere strange. unlike most people I then have it in my head for life and do not need the nav feature on my car or phone. too many people depend on electronic devices to run their lives and do all for them.

]]> By: ALEX http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377332 ALEX Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:11:51 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377332 shame on anyone that puts down our law enforcement officers the way one commenter did. I support our officers and am 99.999999999% behind them. if anyone abuses their power,"LOCK EM UP," but do not make it harder for the good guys to protect us. shame on anyone that puts down our law enforcement officers the way one commenter did. I support our officers and am 99.999999999% behind them. if anyone abuses their power,”LOCK EM UP,” but do not make it harder for the good guys to protect us.

]]> By: Grandma http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377321 Grandma Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:51:24 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377321 First cell phone have google to go nav. app. Just lay the phone on your shoulder and LISTEN to the turn by turn instructions. Pull off if it messes up. Second newer autos have blue tooth to the cell phone capability-hands free talking; talk to text; it speaks incoming texts out loud. Third newer autos have built in nav. systems that you set BEFORE you pull out. Just listen to commands. Finally, if all new autos had phone suppressors unless the vehicle was turned off, eventually drivers would be trained to pull over to use a phone. What are ya gonna do, when the cell is integrated into our arm? Granny for safety and advances. First cell phone have google to go nav. app. Just lay the phone on your shoulder and LISTEN to the turn by turn instructions. Pull off if it messes up. Second newer autos have blue tooth to the cell phone capability-hands free talking; talk to text; it speaks incoming texts out loud. Third newer autos have built in nav. systems that you set BEFORE you pull out. Just listen to commands. Finally, if all new autos had phone suppressors unless the vehicle was turned off, eventually drivers would be trained to pull over to use a phone. What are ya gonna do, when the cell is integrated into our arm? Granny for safety and advances.

]]> By: Wilykyote http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377319 Wilykyote Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:16:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377319 How about getting a discount (50%) ? On Auto insurance if you agree (in writing) to Never use a communications device While driving a moving vehicle! Yes, there would be cheaters ( they’re everywhere) but if ticketed you’d lose the Insurance. Could do the same regarding (speeding) and driving under the influence. Don’t have to agree to the (extra) rules.....just pay the much higher price ! How about getting a discount (50%) ? On Auto insurance if
you agree (in writing) to Never use a communications device
While driving a moving vehicle! Yes, there would be cheaters
( they’re everywhere) but if ticketed you’d lose the Insurance. Could
do the same regarding (speeding) and driving under the influence. Don’t
have to agree to the (extra) rules…..just pay the much higher price !

]]> By: Old Puppy http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377312 Old Puppy Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:44:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377312 @CW. My phone attaches to a holder on my windshield. @ Anne. I study a map also. 1 that tells me when to turn. Get outta the 1900s and let technology help you. @CW. My phone attaches to a holder on my windshield.
@ Anne. I study a map also. 1 that tells me when to turn. Get outta the 1900s and let technology help you.

]]> By: Tabby http://www.northescambia.com/2018/11/proposal-takes-aim-at-cell-phone-use-by-drivers/comment-page-1#comment-377309 Tabby Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:23:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=344839#comment-377309 All for it....with one exception; As LEOs are constantly on the phone or texting (non work related) much less all the filth they do on graveyard shift, I'd like a provision in the bill that once we pull someone over, if that person turns out through proof of their phone that they weren't on it at all (just an excuse to further a search or chat up a female), they should suffer some penalty themselves. Incremental punishment, 1st, 2nd, 3rd offense so on so forth. LEOs are granted discretion by the public to do many things in the name of protecting the public. Yet some abuse that discretion repeatedly. All for it….with one exception; As LEOs are constantly on the phone or texting (non work related) much less all the filth they do on graveyard shift, I’d like a provision in the bill that once we pull someone over, if that person turns out through proof of their phone that they weren’t on it at all (just an excuse to further a search or chat up a female), they should suffer some penalty themselves. Incremental punishment, 1st, 2nd, 3rd offense so on so forth. LEOs are granted discretion by the public to do many things in the name of protecting the public. Yet some abuse that discretion repeatedly.

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