Text Messaging While Driving

THL · 12-02-2005, 12:22 PM

I will be the 1st to admit that I will sometimes talk on the phone while driving. I do think that common sense should tell people to keep both hands on the steering wheel so get a hands free or bluetooth.

But Text Messaging?! C'Mon!

Quote:

Text Messaging Driver Charged in Death

Friday, December 02, 2005

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A teenage driver faces charges in Colorado after allegedly hitting a cyclist while text messaging behind the wheel.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the 17-year-old was charged with careless driving causing death. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

The victim was riding his bicycle November 23rd when he was hit by the teen's car. He died two days after the accident.

The teen has not been identified because he is a minor. Authorities say he lost control of the car because he was sending text messages on a cell phone.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177409,00.html

Ray · 12-02-2005, 12:35 PM

In my city there have been fatal accidents because motor cycle riders have been talking on their mobile or cell phones.

I think it is a silly way to die when all one can do is pull to the side, halt and talk if they are in such a hurry to attend the cell phone.

leib10 · 12-02-2005, 18:06 PM

I must admit that I text while driving, but only when I'm stopped at stoplights.

dalem · 12-02-2005, 18:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leibstandarte10

I must admit that I text while driving, but only when I'm stopped at stoplights.

Get over yourself. Nothing you have to say is that important.

-dale

THL · 12-02-2005, 23:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leibstandarte10

I must admit that I text while driving, but only when I'm stopped at stoplights.

If youare stopped at a stoplight then technically you are not driving...you are sitting. There is little chance of plowing over a cyclist if you are not paying full attention while the car is stopped.

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Ray Postmaster General *Military Professional* Join Date: 08-20-03 Posts: 27,232 Country:	In my city there have been fatal accidents because motor cycle riders have been talking on their mobile or cell phones. I think it is a silly way to die when all one can do is pull to the side, halt and talk if they are in such a hurry to attend the cell phone. __________________ "Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination." I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to. HAKUNA MATATA

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leib10 HKHolic *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 02-17-05 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 3,250 Country:	I must admit that I text while driving, but only when I'm stopped at stoplights. __________________ "The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man

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