Daviddeer - I concur, but it should not just be limited to texting. It should be a general DWI or DWD - Driving While Impaired or Driving While Distracted - which would incorporate any activity (eating, applying makeup, reading, cell phone use, etc) that actively distracts the driver to the point where they become a hazard to other drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians.
Of course, I also think that drivers should be tested on a regular basis - once every 10 years or so. This would help refresh driving skills and keep drivers up-to-date with driving laws and norms, and to get people off the roads when their age starts to affect their ability to drive safely.
I know this would be unpopular and expensive to implement, but it would be interesting to compare the cost/payback of this idea with the cost/payback of other measures already implemented in the name of safety, for example with passenger screening at airports.
some states already have “distracted driver” laws on their books. and more states should have them
already in 2009 there have been at least 7 fatalities in western new york state involving texting
Edcole1961 almost 15 years ago
He’s created a new text message slang, DOCT. Driving off cliff texting.
gjsjr41 almost 15 years ago
That’s pretty good, the car goes through the guardrail and doesn’t even get dented.
lewisbower almost 15 years ago
Thats the new GM. Won’t rust, bust, collecct dust or bend in the middle,
lazygrazer almost 15 years ago
Pretty funny, but wondering why the kite?? Oh wait, that’s the warning sign. Duh.
Daviddeer almost 15 years ago
Causing an accident while texting should carry the same charge as DUI.
thestargazer1682 almost 15 years ago
I thought we’d find out, that he was following a GPS.
AddADadaAdDad almost 15 years ago
Don’t worry, Fang, you’ll be back tomorrow, good as new.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
in the end , gravity will doom us all
rhutch436 almost 15 years ago
So true, nighthawks…
risitas almost 15 years ago
Can he text
Sh/////////////TTT……….NoBrandName almost 15 years ago
Daviddeer - I concur, but it should not just be limited to texting. It should be a general DWI or DWD - Driving While Impaired or Driving While Distracted - which would incorporate any activity (eating, applying makeup, reading, cell phone use, etc) that actively distracts the driver to the point where they become a hazard to other drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians.
Of course, I also think that drivers should be tested on a regular basis - once every 10 years or so. This would help refresh driving skills and keep drivers up-to-date with driving laws and norms, and to get people off the roads when their age starts to affect their ability to drive safely.
I know this would be unpopular and expensive to implement, but it would be interesting to compare the cost/payback of this idea with the cost/payback of other measures already implemented in the name of safety, for example with passenger screening at airports.
D-i-c-e-R almost 15 years ago
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we <3 you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXoUJN1O8i0
bald almost 15 years ago
some states already have “distracted driver” laws on their books. and more states should have them already in 2009 there have been at least 7 fatalities in western new york state involving texting
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Hey I know that guy! :-D
comicgos almost 15 years ago
THAT’S exactly why it’s against the law in Washington State.
mrprongs almost 15 years ago
Well, that’s one less of his kind.
The Duke 1 almost 15 years ago
Really, Dry? Who is it? No one I know!