On 11 Dec 2005 01:40:13 -0800, wrote:

+That's what the judge basically said and still counted it as a cell
+phone.
******

Not exactly.

What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

This does set a precident in that it is the distraction that is at
issue and that whether it is by a cell phone or CB radio or even an
amatuer radio can lead to the same distraction.

What will be an interesting thing is if loud music can be linked into
the same kind of distraction while driving.

This does pose a serious infringement on the use of CB and amatuer
radio units within a car. It can also be said of commercial uses of
the GMRS band as well as public safety and government vehicles.

james

On a sunny day (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:23:58 GMT) it happened james
wrote in :

On 11 Dec 2005 01:40:13 -0800, wrote:

+That's what the judge basically said and still counted it as a cell
+phone.
******

Not exactly.

What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

This does set a precident in that it is the distraction that is at
issue and that whether it is by a cell phone or CB radio or even an
amatuer radio can lead to the same distraction.

What will be an interesting thing is if loud music can be linked into
the same kind of distraction while driving.

This does pose a serious infringement on the use of CB and amatuer
radio units within a car. It can also be said of commercial uses of
the GMRS band as well as public safety and government vehicles.

james
I would argue with that judge that having 2 kids in the back is ALSO a
distraction, specially if one is dropping half chewed candy down your shirt.
So, should we not drive with kids in the car?
You can get some car manufacturers to help you / sponsor your case perhaps.

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:32:38 GMT, Jan Panteltje
wrote:

+On a sunny day (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:23:58 GMT) it happened james
wrote in :
+
+On 11 Dec 2005 01:40:13 -0800, wrote:
+
++That's what the judge basically said and still counted it as a cell
++phone.
+******
+
+Not exactly.
+
+What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
+while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
+talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.
+
+This does set a precident in that it is the distraction that is at
+issue and that whether it is by a cell phone or CB radio or even an
+amatuer radio can lead to the same distraction.
+
+What will be an interesting thing is if loud music can be linked into
+the same kind of distraction while driving.
+
+This does pose a serious infringement on the use of CB and amatuer
+radio units within a car. It can also be said of commercial uses of
+the GMRS band as well as public safety and government vehicles.
+
+james
+I would argue with that judge that having 2 kids in the back is ALSO a
+distraction, specially if one is dropping half chewed candy down your shirt.
+So, should we not drive with kids in the car?
+You can get some car manufacturers to help you / sponsor your case perhaps.
******

While a kid dropping h alf chewed candy down one's shirt is a
distraction, it is classified under different types of distraction.
Talking on a cell phone or a radio is essentially identical. You are
using an RF radio communications device to hold a conversation.

As to how far we legislate what distractions are legal and illegal is
up to the state/federal legislative branches and the courts. Nearly
all my driving is by myself and I seldom have a radio on or even a
cell phone on while driving. Yes I do find them a distraction that I
care not to fool with.

james

It depends what state you are in.

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005, Jan Panteltje wrote:

On a sunny day (Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:23:58 GMT) it happened james
wrote in :

On 11 Dec 2005 01:40:13 -0800, wrote:

+That's what the judge basically said and still counted it as a cell
+phone.
******

Not exactly.

What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

This does set a precident in that it is the distraction that is at
issue and that whether it is by a cell phone or CB radio or even an
amatuer radio can lead to the same distraction.

What will be an interesting thing is if loud music can be linked into
the same kind of distraction while driving.

This does pose a serious infringement on the use of CB and amatuer
radio units within a car. It can also be said of commercial uses of
the GMRS band as well as public safety and government vehicles.

james
I would argue with that judge that having 2 kids in the back is ALSO a
distraction, specially if one is dropping half chewed candy down your shirt.
So, should we not drive with kids in the car?
You can get some car manufacturers to help you / sponsor your case perhaps.

+That's what the judge basically said and still counted it as a cell
+phone.
******

Not exactly.

What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

Not if your an experienced driver it isn't. Its like rubbing your head and
patting your tummy. Some people can do it easily, others cant. Some people
would get distracted and some wouldn't as far as talking on the CB.

Thenagain the same argument can be levelled at Car radio's/cassette
recorders/CD's/passengers talking/kids in the back/Christmas lights on
houses/short skirted women on the pavement or even constantly checking your
speed limit in camera zones, are all these things going to be banned and
treated as illegal. Nah........

It should only land you in trouble if its seen to distract your driving not
that it "could". I "could" easily be a cold blooded murderer but as I
haven't killed anyone yet (as far as I know ;o) im not... but I might be.
The law is an ASS.

Regards and Merry X-mas,
Graham

--
_._. _... ._. ._ _.. .. _ _ _

Radio is only a Hobby. Don't let it rule your life...

73's - Graham (www.open-channel.co.uk)

What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

Not if your an experienced driver it isn't. Its like rubbing your head and
patting your tummy. Some people can do it easily, others cant.

Something that you obviously have trouble with.

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What is linked is that it is considered that tlaking on a cell phone
while driving is a distrraction. What the judge has linked to this is
talking on a CB radio is essentially the same kind of distraction.

Not if your an experienced driver it isn't. Its like rubbing your head
and
patting your tummy. Some people can do it easily, others cant.

Something that you obviously have trouble with.

No trouble at all.

Its like rubbing your head and patting your tummy.
Some people can do it easily, others cant.

Something that you obviously have trouble with.

No trouble at all.

Then why is it that you do the opposite of what you are suppose to do?

*hint (Read your own words)

wrote in message
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Its like rubbing your head and patting your tummy.
Some people can do it easily, others cant.

Something that you obviously have trouble with.

No trouble at all.

Then why is it that you do the opposite of what you are suppose to do?

*hint (Read your own words)

What the hell are you on about???

"The Magnum" wrote in message
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wrote in message
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Its like rubbing your head and patting your tummy.
Some people can do it easily, others cant.

Something that you obviously have trouble with.

No trouble at all.

Then why is it that you do the opposite of what you are suppose to do?

*hint (Read your own words)

What the hell are you on about???



I'll have to admit that I'm lost also.