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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer
Good start, but the law as written seems to be vague.
A person operating a moving motor vehicle who writes a text message or uses 2 hands to type on or operate an electronic or telecommunications device, is guilty of a violation.
Where is the definition of a text message? Is typing an instant message (AOL, MSN, etc) or an email OK? With smart phones, these are possible and just as dangerous. And, nothing is said about using a phone (with one hand) as a camera while driving, or using it as a GPS, playing cribbage, or web surfing.
It will be interesting to watch where this one goes.
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Lakegeezer I believe the definition of text messaging is implied in the law.... "writes a text message or uses 2 hands to type"..... basically If a cop see a situation where it is reasonable to believe the person doesn't have the wheel grasped in at least one hand..... this law should stop texting.... people fumbling with GPS devices, etc. etc. This law is writen write I believe.... loose enough to require some interpretation, however specific enough to all for enforcement. This will also stop those idiots, who talk on the cell phone while trying to turn on their GPS... or change radio stations etc. etc.....
Personally I think Cell phones and GPS systems should be period outlawed in a car, along with video systems, etc, etc.... we have gone to far in this country, some vehicles it is like the living room on wheels......