argue with other car occupants? talk on their cell phones? apply makeup? etc--Should be cited before someone who is not wearing a seat belt?
2007-04-20 14:23:54 · 12 answers · asked by L 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes and..
How about those that don't have a clue about the laws of physics and drive upon the bumper of the car in front?
Spacial estimation should be included in the eye test. Then it would be a premeditated offense. Driving is a privilege not a right, so enforce it as such.
2007-04-20 14:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by Wonka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to be safe, there SHOULD be laws prohibiting people from "multi-tasking" while they drive. Our society is moving so fast these days and some say, "time is money", but they fail to think what affects every passenger and driver in their car or cars of others. One can ONLY perform one action well at any one time. This must leave out cell phones, eating, applying makeup and etc. It is not a matter of who may get cited first - it's about safety for themselves and everyone around them!
2007-04-20 22:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the can CONTROL the car, I am opposed to citations for any of the above, including seat belts. If they can't control the car, I don't care why, they should be cited. I've never know a seat belt to affect a persons ability to control a car. I wear mine anyway.
2007-04-20 21:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that if they are seen doing this they should be cited the same amount of times as someone not wearing seat belts...i think its just a matter of time, before they start doing so for cell phones.
2007-04-20 21:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by alex77055 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they all should be cited - including the one not wearing their seat belt. All are distractions and dangerous. And not wearing a seat belt is illegal. So drive carefully, pay attention, and obey the laws and no one will get hurt.
2007-04-20 21:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not a bad idea actually. If something like that is instrumental in causing an accident, the driver will be cited for that as well. Don't know what the charge technically is, though.
2007-04-20 21:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by class act 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some states that already have a "distracted driver law" and they are sometimes more expensive then a no seat belt ticket.
2007-04-20 21:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by Clif S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any of the distractions you mentioned could cause a careless driving citation. The seat belt law protects us, if followed.
2007-04-20 21:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before, during, and after.
2007-04-20 21:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about those who eat while driving; especially with chop sticks?
I saw a guy doing coke while driving once.
2007-04-20 21:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋