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Originally Posted by brk-lnt
This outlines a completely different problem. Why are you issuing a citation for what is ultimately your opinion? The probability is they were likely texting, however they actually COULD have been doing any of those other things. You have no actual proof or evidence other than an observation (while you're presumably driving as well and needing to pay attention to surroundings).
Maybe the law in your state needs to be updated or amended, but issuing citations in this manner is abusive.
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Right, that's why I've never charged it. It was a hypothetical. I was trying to show the weakness of such laws as I was discussing previously. Again, feel good laws at best so the politicians can say they did something. Remember, they want your vote next time around.