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December 12th 05, 03:40 PM
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since when is using a cb against the law in the U.S.?Judge, in effect, rules it is.
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 |
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December 22nd 05, 05:49 AM
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since when is using a cb against the law in the U.S.?Judge, ineffect, rules it is.
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. |
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