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flamesfever · 08-26-2006, 09:22 AM

An article in the Herald this morning shows the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. The article reads: “A man killed in an early morning collision Friday was talking on his cell phone before he lost control of his car, according to a witness – reigniting the debate over whether the use of phones while driving should be banned.”

As for my experience, I was driving west on the Highway 1 a few weeks ago and in a short distance witnessed one driver using a cell phone, traveling 20 km under the speed limit in the fast lane, and refusing to move to the right. A short distance later I saw a person with a cell phone weaving back and forth across the shoulder line, as if he was inebriated.

I think the province should permanently ban the use of cell phones while driving, and start heavily fining drivers who continue putting themselves and others at risk while using them.

I was wondering what the present liability is should one get in an accident while using a cell phone.

08-26-2006, 09:22 AM	#1
flamesfever First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Using a cell phone while driving An article in the Herald this morning shows the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. The article reads: “A man killed in an early morning collision Friday was talking on his cell phone before he lost control of his car, according to a witness – reigniting the debate over whether the use of phones while driving should be banned.” As for my experience, I was driving west on the Highway 1 a few weeks ago and in a short distance witnessed one driver using a cell phone, traveling 20 km under the speed limit in the fast lane, and refusing to move to the right. A short distance later I saw a person with a cell phone weaving back and forth across the shoulder line, as if he was inebriated. I think the province should permanently ban the use of cell phones while driving, and start heavily fining drivers who continue putting themselves and others at risk while using them. I was wondering what the present liability is should one get in an accident while using a cell phone. Last edited by flamesfever; 08-26-2006 at 10:03 AM.