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Scott in Aztlan wrote:
> In our last exciting episode, Bob Edwards <bobedw@nospam.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hand-Held Phone Ban Sought 
>>
>>Maryland lawmakers are considering a ban on driving while
>>using a hand-held cell phone, legislation modeled after a law
>>that took effect in New York state last year.
>>
>>Drivers could use hands-free technology, but those caught
>>chatting on a hand-held device would face a misdemeanor
>>charge and fine of up to $500. 
> 
> 
> The answer to the question in the subject line is YES. With a fine of
> $500, maybe the revenue-hungry jurisdictions will switch from
> enforcing the underposted speed limits to nailing the bimbos in their
> SUVs chatting obliviously on their cell phones. Not only is there more
> money in it for the municipality writing the ticket, but it actually
> does something to improve road safety.
> 
> I wholeheartedly support it.
> 


I agreen that there should be some sort of ban on holding cell phones up 
to a persons ear while driving cause they arent pay ask much attention 
to the road and they are less likely to be able to check all there 
mirrors to makea safe lane change. I feel its okay to use a cell phone 
if they have a handsfree device, allowing them to be able to move there 
head more and keep two hands on the wheel or atleast an extra hand if 
they need it. A fine for the first time like $75 dollars I think is 
reasonable, but then anything after the 1st time should be reason for 
you to go and appear in court there shouldnt be a choice to that, and 
they should tell a judge why they went ahead and paid a $75 ticket when 
they could have spent $15-20 dollars on a hands free device in which 
case would have left them from not being in court or with a ticket and 
would be helping there fellow drivers.

				- John