The amount of texting & driving out there is making me nervous

[War_Wagon]

Well at least you folks get tests! We've had several people in the local licensing branch where I am fired because they got caught selling a "pass" for some wealthy person that had failed too many times and really wanted to roll his new Ferrari! And people wonder why I used to drive a Tahoe to the office and leave the Insight parked lol.


http://www.richmond-news.com/Sports+...414/story.html

I actually saw these clowns before this happened. This wasn't "impromptu", they all left the parking lot where my office is together after having lunch! Happens all the time here, these guys were just stupid enough to get caught lol.

[Frank Lee]

Oooooo, $196 fines! They are all laughing.

[Xist]

So, would you guys feel better if I stopped posting while driving?

I do not drive much. I will read messages while driving--that just takes a glance, but they can wait for me to respond.

When I lived in DC\Maryland, people used to come from other states to DC because they had the lowest standards for getting a license. When you enter Maryland on 16th Street, there is actually a sign that says "Welcome to Maryland. Please drive gently."

I can post it if you guys like.

[War_Wagon]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

Oooooo, $196 fines! They are all laughing.

You know, you'd think that. But, the people driving this stuff apparently don't.

$430K Lamborghini towed after complaint about fine - British Columbia - CBC News

Let's recap. Kids that can't drive/possibly aren't even legal to drive. In half million dollar supercars that a seasoned driver would have his hands full with. Texting/talking on their phones while "driving". I see this daily. I stand by my decision that led me to buy a '92 GMC 3500 dually 4x4 to drive this summer, to the office at least lol.



Ya, you finish that text telling your friends where to meet you for lunch and cut into my lane while you do it...ol' Silvia has a big piece of chrome that will enjoy taking the side off of your Ferrari lol.

[Frank Lee]

...and the "arms race" continues...

[larrybuck]

I think laws should harden on this. Even a drunk driver is somewhat more predictable
than this.

I hate the thought of chipping BUT...... I think anyone who has received a ticket for texting, or it has been proved that the accident they had was caused by same,

should have to wear an ugly bright sticker on the back of their vehicle that would
be internationally known, and when they tried to remove it, the chip would squeal
to authorities. Hi Dollar?? You bet!!! Let them suckers pay that price$$$$!!!!!!!

[War_Wagon]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

...and the "arms race" continues...

It's true. And it makes me sad. I'd much rather drive my Insight. But the trip to the office is through the worst area for this stuff, and thankfully it's only a 5 mile trip. But I'll be danged if some clown in a Maserati updating his Twitter feed with what colour socks he is wearing while driving is going to cause me harm. Some of the accidents I have seen around here...man I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I think most people have a hard enough time driving safely as it is. Throw in texting or any other distraction and it just plain gets scary.

[Xist]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

...and the "arms race" continues...

I believe that Commissioner Gordon referred to it as "Escalation."

Originally Posted by War_Wagon

Ya, you finish that text telling your friends where to meet you for lunch and cut into my lane while you do it...ol' Silvia has a big piece of chrome that will enjoy taking the side off of your Ferrari lol.

Kind of reminds me of the bypass construction supervisor from "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

Mr. Prosser: Do you know how much damage this bulldozer would sustain if I just let it roll over you?

Arthur: How much?

Mr. Prosser: None at all.

[flying kurmaster]

I wonder if back in the 1930s they had a similar discussion when they installed radios into cars,

[MetroMPG]

In the 1930's, a radio was probably considered a safety feature that helped drivers stay awake while driving home drunk.