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Reads Whilst Driving
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9/24/2008 9:36 PM
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Texting banned while driving, Will book reading be next!

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I knew a traveling salesman who claimed he propped a book up on the steering wheel and read while he was driving. book

I thought he was insane but I don't know if the practice is banned. If they ban texting I think they should also ban a lot of other practices. Like doing headstands while you drive. That can't be safe!! Or driving with your eyes closed. Shouldn't that be banned too!!!

Ok ... Ok ... now I'm just being silly.

Texting banned while driving

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has started to sign bills now that the budget standoff is over. The big one today is a bill that -- gasp! -- makes it illegal to text-message while driving in the Golden State.

The two laws that banned holding a cellphone to your ear and driving overlooked text messaging because the cellphone part was hard enough to get through a Legislature that has fattened itself on campaign donations from cellphone providers over the years. The public reaction to that lapse helped spur this bill, which some folk may suggest is pure common sense.

The bill was written by State Sen. Joe Simitian, who also authored the cellphone ban. First offense is $76. Schwarzenegger's comment, via press release: "Banning electronic text messaging while driving will keep drivers' hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, making our roadways a safer place for all Californians."

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 477193
9/24/2008 9:39 PM

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What about sex? They can't ban sex while driving, can they?

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 113248
9/24/2008 9:40 PM

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What about sex? They can't ban sex while driving, can they? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 477193 OMG...let's hope not.

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 390936
9/24/2008 9:42 PM

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Yup another Kalifornia LAW that will allow cops to pull you over and snoop around your vehicle. I can see it already.. "But your honor, I thought the suspect was texting, so I initiated a traffic stop and while I found out later the suspect was not texting I did find (Fill in the blank here of the numerous things that are "illegal" in Kalifornia) Screw that state.. im so glad I left.

Anonymous Coward
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9/24/2008 9:42 PM

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Cell phones and text messaging provide much humor as most people really have nothing new to say.

Nebulous
User ID: 433558
9/24/2008 9:45 PM

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Idiots that do anything but driving when driving should get a 1000 dollar ticket. Your Focus Determines Your Reality.

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 509848
9/24/2008 9:47 PM

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What about women shaving and men putting on makeup?

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