Couldn't agree more, Jim. When carphones first came in here in the mid-80's
my employer got really 'ratty' when I refused one to go in my company car.
"We may need to contact you while you're away from the office."
"Perhaps," said I, "but not while I'm dealing with London rush-hour traffic
on a motorway. There's a limit to what a brain can handle and I know my
limits."
IMHO, cellphone use in a car for the driver should be restricted to when the
car has stopped off the road and the engine is turned off. As for
passengers, using a cellphone is equally distracting. In any case, why do we
want to be so damned available all the time?
Jonmac
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Let's sue!
> On 14 Jan 2007 at 20:40, John Macartney wrote:
>
>> You can use one in 'hands free' mode
>
> I believe (though am not certain) the law in Massachusetts is like
> that now. I argue this is not a good solution, enforceable or not.
> The problem isn't the hands not used for driving, it's the mind not
> used for driving.
>
> --
> Jim Muller
> jimmuller@rcn.com
> '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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