UK Motorists Ignore Driving While Yakking Ban
from the what-would-work? dept
Just like in New York, it appears that drivers in the UK are pretty much ignoring the ban on driving while yakking - even though they admit that it makes driving less safe. This shouldn't be much of surprise - especially since enforcement of the law seems to be lacking. So, here's a question: what would make people stop driving while yakking (or any other similar distraction)?
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Well since new cell phones that are coming out are GPS enabled, how about a mild electric shock given to the user if the phone is in use while in motion? :)
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engine vibration = no service
Then, of course, you'd have to re-legislate common sense for the ninnies who would drive with their heads in a sound-proof bag.
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I think the reality is, this is something that's probably worth having a law about but basically you have to accept it's unenforceable.
Driving barefoot is illigal in some states.
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Its impossible to legislate common sense.
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