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South Carolina Crackdown On Drivers’ Cell Phone Use Set To Begin
Palmetto State drivers must go hands-free as new enforcement and penalties take effect…
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It was already illegal to drive while distracted. I don’t oppose the legislation but it’s laughable to think it will do anything.
I agree. It’s ‘feel good we did something legislation.’
And to think, lawmakers did not include anything to keep a driver’s fingers off of motor vehicle stereo systems and the climate control knobs and switches while driving. Even motorcycles road bikes have stereos, too.
Where is the common sense?
Hallelujah – now if they’ll just enforce it!
Another unnecessary and frivolous use of Legislative power against the citizens. There are already laws on the books (SC 56 Codes) that cover any erratic or unsafe action a driver might make on the road, including obstructing traffic, unsafe lane changes or usage, disregarding traffic signs or signals, and more. The beauty of existing laws was that they did not require someone to be on a cell phone to enforce them. If you made these unsafe maneuvers; whether because you were trying to light a cigarette, adjusting your climate control, or picking your nose, they could be brought to bear. Now, if you lift your cell phone to better see your GPS, even though unsafe vehicle maneuver be made, the road pirates can get you.
Coming soon to a mentally retarded Legislature and Governor near you; “hate crimes” legislation. Because anyone who would commit attempted murder or worse, will surely be deterred by a lesser extra law on the books.
After about a year, it will fade out. Just like the window tint law. In fact many leo vehicles around the state are in violation of the tinted window law.
Furthermore I often see marked and unmarked offices breaking laws. SC law mandates that in daylight hours when it rains and your wipers are on, headlights shall be activated. State Highway Patrol is really good about obeying traffic laws and others, but the Charleston City PD seems to be the worst from my point of view.
I have no problem filing complaints when an officer is out of order. Have been harassed before for doing it, too.