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Joined: Jan 2009
Where: Sumner County
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Great. It was illegal to drive while distracted, but it's double bonus illegal to text while driving. Talk on a phone, play with the radio, read a book (yeah, I've seen folks doing it), eat something with a plate balanced in your lap and a fork, that's all okay.
But don't you dare text message. I don't text, hardly at all. Don't have it on my phone plan, only really text two people. I just don't see the need for yet another law. |
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Joined: May 2009
Where: Clarksville, TN
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I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts - John Locke. Sam Gerard (US Marshals): Get yourself a Glock and lose that nickel-plated sissy pistol. |
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Joined: May 2009
Where: Clarksville, TN
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Do I talk and drive? Sometimes, but use a bluetooth. NEVER text and drive, plus rarely text (use email and browser on my blackberry, but not while moving - hell, I can hardly see it when sitting still!). Saddest thing about idiots and driving is they kill the innocent third party so often.
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I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts - John Locke. Sam Gerard (US Marshals): Get yourself a Glock and lose that nickel-plated sissy pistol. |
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Joined: Jun 2009
Where: Nashville, TN
Posts: 130
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Joined: Mar 2008
Where: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee
Age: 33
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I don't see this being very enforceable in many cases. I spend 8-10 hours per day drving in a semi, and I must admit that I spend a whole lot of time looking down into vehicles -- you never know what you may see
![]() . I see plenty of talking on the phone, eating, reading a book/newspaper, women doing their makeup, but I can only think of a time or two seeing someone in the act of what appeard to be texting. I'm not saying that texting while driving doesn't happen on a regular basis, but what's the chances of an LEO having the ability to catch someone in the act of texting?If you're ever in an accident, be prepared to have your phone and phone records examined. Other than that, I just don't see this as being very enforceable. This law is nearly as ignorant as creating HOV lanes -- They just don't work like they were intended.
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Joined: Jan 2008
Where: Knoxville, TN
Age: 25
Posts: 688
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I don't see how the LEO are going to enforce it...
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Joined: Jan 2008
Where: Madisonville Tennessee
Age: 43
Posts: 163
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The worst thing about this whole new law is the stupid penalty. $50. No points no nothing, just pay $50 and go on your merry way.
![]() Since the whole reason behind this law was to prevent texting WHILE DRIVING they should've made it a moving violation and a stiffer penalty. 4 points on your record and at least a $200 fine would've been appropriate I think.
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Joined: Sep 2007
Where: Oak Ridge
Age: 25
Posts: 4,518
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The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff. Definition of a Veteran: A veteran - whether active duty, reserve, national guard or retired - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." - That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. |
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Joined: Mar 2008
Where: Knoxville, TN
Age: 42
Posts: 1,713
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The law is not really enforcable. Penalty is minimal - $50 and no points.
It's kinda like the seat-belt law, not using a turn signal, and other traffic laws which are broken on a daily basis. There was much complaining about this "nanny-law" hereabouts when first proposed. I like this law. When they outlaw even using a phone while driving I'll be even happier. |
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