Effective today it is unlawful to “text” while driving. Any “additional technology” used on your cellphone (other than talking) can result in a $100 fine. While I hate distracted drivers as much as the next guy, this law is ridiculous. Completely unenforceable. How will anyone know at a glance if one is dialing their phone (legal) or texting (not legal)?
And shouldn’t this be common sense, anyway? When are we going to outlaw applying makeup while driving? Or reading the newspaper? I’ve seen both done (and more) by other drivers. Do we need a law for these, too, or should we just encourage folks to use their good judgement?
Laws that aren’t clearly enforceable should not be laws. Good ideas, maybe, but not laws.
So, that means it’s illegal to use Google Maps on my iPhone to tell me where I need to go while I’m driving?!? WTF?
Here’s the best part, it’s a primary violation so they can just pull you over if they think you’re doing it.
My guess is that this is an underhanded attempt at probable cause for other possible violations. The cop can say that you were texting according to what he saw, pull you over and get an assessment on other stuff. Kind of like when they claim they saw you “weaving”