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December 12th 05, 03:40 PM posted to rec.radio.cb

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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