It Can Wait - Video about Texting and Driving
Folks, I want to help spread the word about this video. I watched the entire documentary in one shot and can say that I cried more than once. I am ashamed of the times I have driven and either tex...
Forum Discussion
Jagtech wrote:
In a city near here, there was a guy dressed like a homeless man holding a sign, standing at an intersection. When you pulled up, the sign said: "I'm a police officer, and if you're on the phone, you're about to get a ticket." Very creative and effective!
Yup, they did that in Vancouver too! People on the phone merely waved at the guy in many cases! And they all got pulled over and fined $167 for using the phone while driving.
Here in BC, the only time you're allowed to use the phone while driving is if you are calling 911 to report something. Otherwise, the law says you must pull over and stop to use your phone. Not that many people do. Other communications devices, like 2-way radios, can be used while the vehicle is in motion, so long as the radio itself is a mobile/mounted unit.
Personally, I think the police should have to abide by the law too. But, they are exempt in this province. And they are sometimes the worst for using their phones and MDT's while moving. Although, having said that, I will credit an RCMP officer for requesting dispatch to read out some information on the radio instead of trying to read his MDT at 110km/h!!
Cheers!
Mike
