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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  1. identicon
    Keith, 8 Mar 2004 @ 5:21am

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    What would make people stop driving while yakking (or any other similar distraction)?
    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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  2. identicon
    Margherite, 8 Mar 2004 @ 7:15am

    engine vibration = no service

    A very simple solution would be to add sensor technology to the phones, interrupting all service when frequencies typical of engine noise & vibration are detected.

    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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  3. identicon
    Oliver Wendell Jones, 8 Mar 2004 @ 8:18am

    Re: engine vibration = no service

    Neither of these would account for the fact that many people use their cell phone while on a bus or train.

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  4. identicon
    Anonymous Coward, 8 Mar 2004 @ 11:01am

    Re: engine vibration = no service

    another reason in favor of it!

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  5. identicon
    Ryan King, 8 Mar 2004 @ 6:03pm

    Re: engine vibration = no service

    What if I'm in the back?
    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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  6. identicon
    AMetamorphosis, 9 Mar 2004 @ 6:54am

    Re: engine vibration = no service



    Its impossible to legislate common sense.

    link to this | view in thread ]


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