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Originally Posted by gargamel
Maybe this should go in the unpopular opinions thread, but I don't like blanket bans on cell phone use while driving. It's ok to have one or two drinks and then drive, but there's zero tolerance for using a cell phone? I only listen to Pandora and Internet radio while driving, so I need to glance at my phone for a second if I want to change the station. That's no more dangerous than glancing at the radio to change the station, but I could be fined (and possible have my phone seized) for doing it if a cop catches me in the act. That's just not logical. Making a quick call or sending a quick text to say you're running late if you're in standstill traffic isn't at all dangerous either, but again, you're risking a fine or worse if you do it.
Of course staring at your phone while your vehicle is in motion is reckless, but I'd much rather that people be charged for reckless driving for that rather than making a blanket ban against something that isn't inherently dangerous.
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Pull over to the side of the road or a parking lot to use your phone. No one is going to take away your phone for that.