Hi Occhi,
Over here in Australia (well at least in Queensland and I think New South Wales), we've had driving/cell phone laws for a little while now. Unfortunately it seems that the laws aren't enough to dissuade people from using cell phones while driving. Probably a big part of the problem is that the fine is only $75AU, whereas a carphone costs $300AU. People can't justify the cost of the carphone.
Another problem that we've had is that it's a very difficult law to enforce. If you see a cop, you simply say goodbye, hang up, put the phone away, deny you were using it and the cop can't prove anything.
still, I'm sure the law does deter some people from using mobiles while driving. So in that respect it is doing its job. I've always though that it's stupid to try and use a mobile while driving. It is a distraction that a driver concentrating on driving does not need.
-Smegged
Over here in Australia (well at least in Queensland and I think New South Wales), we've had driving/cell phone laws for a little while now. Unfortunately it seems that the laws aren't enough to dissuade people from using cell phones while driving. Probably a big part of the problem is that the fine is only $75AU, whereas a carphone costs $300AU. People can't justify the cost of the carphone.
Another problem that we've had is that it's a very difficult law to enforce. If you see a cop, you simply say goodbye, hang up, put the phone away, deny you were using it and the cop can't prove anything.
still, I'm sure the law does deter some people from using mobiles while driving. So in that respect it is doing its job. I've always though that it's stupid to try and use a mobile while driving. It is a distraction that a driver concentrating on driving does not need.
-Smegged
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