OT: It's about time . . .

[gale]

California bans cell phones (partially)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060916/..._cellphones_dc

I just wish they were totally banned everywhere. I've had too many near-misses, especially on my bike.

Please ignore me -- just my daily rant

[nizmainiac]

they've been banned here in the u.k. for a while but no one takes any notice of it, i've even seen people reading newspapers whilst driving

[Jehu]

Please ignore me

will do, I think its perfectly silly to ban hand held. Studies have shown hands free are equally distracting so what's the use?They could never ban communication devices outright from being used while driving so this is political grandstanding.

[M20Turbo]

I've had too many near-misses, especially on my bike.

near-misses = a hit!
near-hit = a miss

[Alexlind123]

I dont get how driving with one hand is so much safer than driving with two. If you need to swerve quickly, just drop the phone.

[Jehu]

Some weak minded people simply fail to remain mindful that they are driving and drift into their thoughts while talking on the phone then drive into someone. They do distract people but for me my occupation requires fairly regular communication while driving. If i had to pull over to talk every time i needed to I'd get nowhere fast.

[Alexlind123]

Some weak minded people simply fail to remain mindful that they are driving and drift into their thoughts while talking on the phone then drive into someone. They do distract people but for me my occupation requires fairly regular communication while driving. If i had to pull over to talk every time i needed to I'd get nowhere fast.

I agree, if people remain alert and aware, cell phones dont really pose a huge risk. Then again, eveyrone is different and im sure some people cant handle it.

BTW, i want to see more pictures of your car.

[Jehu]

have you looked at my personal website linked in my public profile?

[Alexlind123]

have you looked at my personal website linked in my public profile?

It doesnt work properly for me, only three pictures of a house loaded.

[Jehu]

well all i can suggest is to try refreshing the page. I was uploading some more pics maybe while you were trying toaccess it. it may be a load on your connection if you're using a dial up 56 k modem too as there is an embedded play list with some MP3.That's a house i was considering buying near by. Its on 4.3 acres next to 180 acres of conservation land.