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Originally Posted by Slava
Is there evidence that collisions have been reduced where these laws have been implemented? (other than anecdotal, it just makes sense kind of evidence). I'm just curious as to how much I can anticipate my insurance premiums to drop as a result!
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I was listening to 770 yesterday morning and they said collisions tend to be the same, and in some instances had increased in the US. I think the increase was a fluke, but I'm not surprised to hear that the rate didn't drop.
The people that text/read/play psp/do their finances while they drive are the same type of people that are going to defy that law anyway. It won't make a difference. Add to the fact that it's hard to police effectively. The police will get somebody here and there, but otherwise it won't do much.
As for texting at a red light; I don't see what's wrong with it. Assuming you're still paying attention to what's around you before you move and you notice green lights, etc. I can't stand being behind somebody that decides to diddle their bits or something at a red light and miss the following green because they're too caught in the moment to pay attention.