OK.....how many of ya

[Salty]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

i think the kid that smashed into me last week was either texting or talking on the phone when he hit me

This is a serious problem, and, when enough people die because of it....maybe they'll do something about it. Question is...how many is enough?

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Salty

This is a serious problem, and, when enough people die because of it....maybe they'll do something about it. Question is...how many is enough?

this is a start...
http://www.wafb.com/global/story.asp?s=8617984

[youmyboyblue]

Originally Posted by Salty

This is a serious problem, and, when enough people die because of it....maybe they'll do something about it. Question is...how many is enough?

I'm confused. Your boy "*" said that it is ok to text and talk while driving.

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by youmyboyblue

I'm confused. Your boy "*" said that it is ok to text and talk while driving.

And not wear a seat belt.......

I could not live without my cell.......I need it for my work...

[Salty]

Originally Posted by youmyboyblue

I'm confused. Your boy "*" said that it is ok to text and talk while driving.

"*" is a friggin' idiot....but then, you know that.

The reason I started this thread is because of an incident I witnessed yesterday. I was driving in town behind this car that was swerving all over the street. When stopped at a redlight, I could see that it was a woman that was (obviously) texting. Just ahead of the light is a bridge. When the light turned green, she took off. While on the bridge, she crossed over the center line and almost hit an SUV head-on. She was able to get the car under control...thankfully. I saw emergency lights ahead. It was a Sheriff's car stopped on the bridge. When the car ahead of me passed the officer's car.....I stopped to let him get behind her. When they exited the bridge, she pulled over and he parked behind her. I passed on by but was wondering if she'd be cited. I found out from my neighbor (she works for the department) this morning that the woman was given a ticket for "failure to maintain control". This biotch was travelling fast enough to seriously injure or even kill someone. Had she hit that SUV.....it wouldn't have been a pretty site. I wish friggin' cell phones never existed.

[youmyboyblue]

Originally Posted by Salty

"*" is a friggin' idiot....but then, you know that.

The reason I started this thread is because of an incident I witnessed yesterday. I was driving in town behind this car that was swerving all over the street. When stopped at a redlight, I could see that it was a woman that was (obviously) texting. Just ahead of the light is a bridge. When the light turned green, she took off. While on the bridge, she crossed over the center line and almost hit an SUV head-on. She was able to get the car under control...thankfully. I saw emergency lights ahead. It was a Sheriff's car stopped on the bridge. When the car ahead of me passed the officer's car.....I stopped to let him get behind her. When they exited the bridge, she pulled over and he parked behind her. I passed on by but was wondering if she'd be cited. I found out from my neighbor (she works for the department) this morning that the woman was given a ticket for "failure to maintain control". This biotch was travelling fast enough to seriously injure or even kill someone. Had she hit that SUV.....it wouldn't have been a pretty site. I wish friggin' cell phones never existed.

I drive the causeway 3-5 times a week. You see more people doing the wierdest crap. Nothing like getting a cup of Joe and enjoying the ride. These idiots put on makeup, READ the newspaper (no joke),text and who knows what else.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by youmyboyblue

I drive the causeway 3-5 times a week. You see more people doing the wierdest crap. Nothing like getting a cup of Joe and enjoying the ride. These idiots put on makeup, READ the newspaper (no joke),text and who knows what else.

I saw a dood trying to put on a hooded sweatshirt one time. Try that while driving in traffic.

[flyphisher]

Originally Posted by Salty

This is a serious problem, and, when enough people die because of it....maybe they'll do something about it. Question is...how many is enough?

the new phones, like the Droid we just got for the kid, have voice texting. By the time they pass texting bans, no one will be typing anymore.

BTW, there is already a law on the books that would apply to those who wreck while texting, eating, etc. It's called "Failure to Maintain Reasonable Vigilance".