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Deaths Spur Laws Against Drivers on Cell Phones

Lawmakers across the nation are submitting proposals for controls or outright bans on the use of cell phones while driving. At least 11 such laws have been enacted by local governments, but none statewide as lobbyists from the booming cell-phone industry lead the opposition.

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Deaths Spur Laws Against Drivers on Cell Phones

By FRANCIS X. CLINES

Roy Inman for The New York Times Mardy Burns is among those pushing for restrictions on the use of cell phones by drivers after her daughter Sara (in picture) was killed. Related Articles • Business Home • Technology Home Audio • AP Business Report, Updated Twice Each Hour GET QUOTES Look Up Symbol Enter Multiple Symbols Portfolio | Stock Markets | Mutual Funds | Bonds | Currencies | Bank Rates | Industries Oy vey. First of all, am I the only one who can dial by touch? Is it that hard to learn where the numbers are? And when you are dialing just hold your phone on top of your steering wheel with your left hand and dial with your thumb while driving with your right hand. This way you do not have to take your eyes off the road to dial, you simply focus on the five for a brief moment, put your thumb there, then dial the numbers by touch. Or am I the only one with enough brain power to accomplish this task? -- Anonymous, February 28, 2001 Unc: First of all, am I the only one who can dial by touch? Is it that hard to learn where the numbers are? I have a blind friend who is very good at it, but his driving skills leave something to be desired. Amongst the sited, it doesn't seem to be a common skill. Cheers,,, Z -- Anonymous, February 28, 2001 Yes, there aught to be a law! Here in a few suburbs of Cleveland Ohio, ie. Brooklyn Ohio THERE IS a law, No talking and driving or....you Pay bigtime. just FYI. and how come I dont have a cell phone? the numbers are so small i caint see um....my son has one that you just talk to and it will dial the number. example: call mom. and it does :-( -- Anonymous, March 06, 2001 No wonder you voted for Gore. Democrats are always shouting for new laws that restrict freedom. These laws are a pile of horseshit, especially ones that forbid even TALKING on the phone. Shouldn't listening to the radio be banned too? I mean, YOU COULD CRASH while changing the station!!!! And where are the laws against all the dumb chicks who do their makeup behind the wheel? The people who eat with one hand and drive with the other? No, no laws there, just against cell phones because cell phones are relatively new, and are thus a new "threat" to safe driving in the minds of knee jerk reaction oriented people. Gawd I hate people! -- Anonymous, March 07, 2001 No wonder you voted for Gore. Democrats are always shouting for new laws that restrict freedom. Easy Unc. Dag!!! You act as if i signed it into law, to wit, I didnt. I dont own a cell phone I cant see the numbers and i simply quoted another person and you jumped on me like an indian on a horse. You owe me one unc. -- Anonymous, March 07, 2001 Yes, there aught to be a law! Sorry, but that phrase often sends me into a frenzy. We have just about enough stupid effing laws now, and I get pissed. -- Anonymous, March 07, 2001 apology accepted. Ride em tonto? LOL. -- Anonymous, March 08, 2001 Moderation questions? read the FAQ