It is an epidemic

It is an epidemic
by Chuck84 (2018-12-12 19:03:52)
Edited on 2018-12-12 19:04:46

In reply to: It should be treated the same as DUI. posted by Bruno95

Riding in a limo going down I-88, I sampled some thirty cars that were in adjacent lanes. Of those, 12 drivers were actively tapping on their phones or were at least glancing quickly down at them.

I don't disagree it should be punished. However, there are shades of gray. At one end, actively texting, writing, or tapping on a phone is outright wreckless. At the other, glancing briefly at a message without even touching a phone is certainly not wise, but of a lesser degree of improper. I don't offer the latter as an innocent act. It is still foolish. But, not everyone is texting and there should be some distinction drawn here.

This aint' goin; away. We are a badly-distracted, ADD, soci ... Hey, nice shoes.

There are probably tech solutions.

Some way for the car and phone to work together so that the phone is connected but disabled unless a passenger is using it. Maybe some app that can scan the car and tell where you are seated. That could control whether the phone is operable when the car is in motion.

Like your suggestion. Agree that it seems possible. *