Politicians just don't get it. As hard as they try and no matter how many laws they pass they will NEVER be able to legislate common sense and smarts!


Not Just Cell Phones

Vermont legislators want drivers to keep their eyes on the road. They're considering a ban not just on cell phones... but also on eating, drinking, smoking, reading, writing, personal grooming, playing an instrument, or interacting with pets or cargo while driving. Violators would face a fine of up to $600.

Representative Thomas Koch, who sponsored the bill, drew from his own experience, saying, quote, "...somebody opposite me was trying to navigate around the corner with a cell phone... in one hand and a cigarette in the other, and she wasn't doing very well."

If the bill passes, you won't be able to comb your hair, pet your dog, or drink coffee... much less play the flugelhorn... while driving.

While the above might initially sound good, they already have laws covering that. It’s called reckless driving.

It's just another case of being unable to enforce laws on the books already.

The key to cell phones car safety is two fold:

Hands free cell phone use should be mandatory. It's as cheap as a simple earpiece/mic wired or wireless. If the cops see you with your cell phone up against your ear while driving, you're busted. This is no less enforceable than seat belt usage.

Harsh penalties if you are found to be at fault in an accident and on the phone without hands free operation.