Comments on: Cell Phone Driving Laws http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/ Your one stop resource for information on car accidents, auto accidents, boating accidents, cell phone accidents, finding a good accident lawyer, statistics on accidents and more. Make sure you are informed with correct information if you are in a car accident. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:08:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Kirstie http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-4196 Kirstie Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:49:37 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-4196 Stay off cell phones while driving, if there is an emergancy or you suspect the caller might have an emergancy, pull off the road for a minute to take your call and keep those around you safer. Stay off cell phones while driving, if there is an emergancy or you suspect the caller might have an emergancy, pull off the road for a minute to take your call and keep those around you safer.

]]> By: Brandi Miatke http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-3928 Brandi Miatke Tue, 25 May 2010 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-3928 I was almost just in a very bad accident due to a young girl talking on her cell phone and not seeing me in the left lane as she tried to enter the lane WITHOUT a signal. I am outraged. She was behind me getting off on an exit and as she drove past me I saw her STILL on her cell phone. I was very upset. Is there anything I can do to report this? I wrote down her license plate number, yet doubt I can do anything about it. If you don't see someone and accidentally almost side-swipe them...then okay...there is a blind spot....but honestly whenever I change lanes I look about 10 times in my mirrors since I've almost been side swiped about 50 times in my life. Plus...if you do almost hit someone, have the decency to then get off of your cell phone. I was shaking...apparently she didn't think it was a big deal driving 70 mph on a bridge with a busy busy highway and almost causing a huge pile up accident. It's not stupid to have these laws..and talking on the phone should be illegal in MN just like texting is. If there really is an emergency and you need to be talking on your phone, then fine - I'm sure in those cases if you can prove that...then they will consider your state of emergency. STAY OFF YOUR PHONES. I will no longer ever answer my phone or call someone ever again while driving because of what just almost happened. Idiots. Oh...and then when I looked over at her as she almost hit me..she slowed down and looked the other way to avoid me. Yeh...that's right idiot....and then on the exit when I saw her on her phone still...she gave me the look that said "what the hell are you looking at".....ugh.....I hope she learns a lesson somehow. I was almost just in a very bad accident due to a young girl talking on her cell phone and not seeing me in the left lane as she tried to enter the lane WITHOUT a signal. I am outraged. She was behind me getting off on an exit and as she drove past me I saw her STILL on her cell phone. I was very upset. Is there anything I can do to report this? I wrote down her license plate number, yet doubt I can do anything about it. If you don’t see someone and accidentally almost side-swipe them…then okay…there is a blind spot….but honestly whenever I change lanes I look about 10 times in my mirrors since I’ve almost been side swiped about 50 times in my life. Plus…if you do almost hit someone, have the decency to then get off of your cell phone. I was shaking…apparently she didn’t think it was a big deal driving 70 mph on a bridge with a busy busy highway and almost causing a huge pile up accident. It’s not stupid to have these laws..and talking on the phone should be illegal in MN just like texting is. If there really is an emergency and you need to be talking on your phone, then fine – I’m sure in those cases if you can prove that…then they will consider your state of emergency. STAY OFF YOUR PHONES. I will no longer ever answer my phone or call someone ever again while driving because of what just almost happened. Idiots. Oh…and then when I looked over at her as she almost hit me..she slowed down and looked the other way to avoid me. Yeh…that’s right idiot….and then on the exit when I saw her on her phone still…she gave me the look that said “what the hell are you looking at”…..ugh…..I hope she learns a lesson somehow.

]]> By: ashley http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-3418 ashley Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:38:21 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-3418 stupid all the way stupid all the way

]]> By: Danielle http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-3417 Danielle Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:37:07 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-3417 I think it is stupid to have laws about driving and talking i mean i can understand about texting you can do that later but what if your child was hurt or something im not going to wait till i get to the office to heir about it!!!! I think it is stupid to have laws about driving and talking i mean i can understand about texting you can do that later but what if your child was hurt or something im not going to wait till i get to the office to heir about it!!!!

]]> By: Crosby http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-2643 Crosby Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:31:50 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-2643 You should stick a digg button up so people can submit your posts to digg a lot easier You should stick a digg button up so people can submit your posts to digg a lot easier

]]> By: Tim S http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-840 Tim S Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:34:33 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-840 Can you provide an example of cell phone laws regarding "causing an accident while using a cell phone" Can you provide an example of cell phone laws regarding “causing an accident while using a cell phone”

]]> By: admin http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-264 admin Tue, 19 May 2009 13:35:50 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-264 Sean, The Insurance Information Institute (http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/insurance/cellphones/) sites some stats. You can also check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Web site (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/wireless/ ....this study is old (1997)...but it’s something....also, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.54757ba83ef160af9a7ccf10dba046a0/?javax.portlet.tpst=4670b93a0b088a006bc1d6b760008a0c_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_4670b93a0b088a006bc1d6b760008a0c_viewID=detail_view&itemID=d01bab6383f62010VgnVCM1000002c567798RCRD&overrideViewName=Article ....this site is a little more relevant offering questions and answers about driving with cell phones.....also, check http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810790.PDF ....this is the most recent study published by NHTSA regarding cell phones and driving ). You can also check out a University of Utah study on cell phones and driving at http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=062206-1. This site might also provide you with some useful leads for more info http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080531084958.htm ) Good luck! Sean,

The Insurance Information Institute (http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/insurance/cellphones/) sites some stats.

You can also check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Web site (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/wireless/ ….this study is old (1997)…but it’s something….also, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.54757ba83ef160af9a7ccf10dba046a0/?javax.portlet.tpst=4670b93a0b088a006bc1d6b760008a0c_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_4670b93a0b088a006bc1d6b760008a0c_viewID=detail_view&itemID=d01bab6383f62010VgnVCM1000002c567798RCRD&overrideViewName=Article ….this site is a little more relevant offering questions and answers about driving with cell phones…..also, check http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810790.PDF ….this is the most recent study published by NHTSA regarding cell phones and driving ).

You can also check out a University of Utah study on cell phones and driving at http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=062206-1.

This site might also provide you with some useful leads for more info http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080531084958.htm )

Good luck!

]]> By: Sean Coventry http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Sean Coventry Mon, 18 May 2009 20:22:05 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-261 Im trying to come up with a speech on this topic and am working on it vigourusly. is their any chance you might be able to provide me with more information, such as statistics and others? I my self was almost in one such accident and i feel like this needs to be delt with. very much appreciated Im trying to come up with a speech on this topic and am working on it vigourusly. is their any chance you might be able to provide me with more information, such as statistics and others? I my self was almost in one such accident and i feel like this needs to be delt with.
very much appreciated

]]> By: admin http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-243 admin Thu, 14 May 2009 14:22:42 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-243 Wendy, have a look at this page: http://www.alllaw.com/state_resources/connecticut/ It has links to Connecticut State Government and Congress. Wendy, have a look at this page: http://www.alllaw.com/state_resources/connecticut/

It has links to Connecticut State Government and Congress.

]]> By: Wendy Powell http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/cell-phone-driving-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-242 Wendy Powell Thu, 14 May 2009 14:12:21 +0000 http://www.accidentinfo.com/blog/?p=9#comment-242 I have a new and innovative idea for STOPPING the use of Cell Phones and Texting while driving. I need to contact my state's legislators that supported or sponsored the passing of that bill in our state? I am in the state of Connecticut -- CAN YOU HELP ME FIND THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE????? Thank you. I have a new and innovative idea for STOPPING the use of Cell Phones and Texting while driving.

I need to contact my state’s legislators that supported or sponsored the passing of that bill in our state? I am in the state of Connecticut — CAN YOU HELP ME FIND THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE?????

Thank you.

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