Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
I got reamed for saying this before, but what the heck here comes. Because all phones have GPS technology, even ones that don't have a GPS mapping program, that all cell phones should be programmed to prevent use once the speed goes above 15mph except for 911 calls. It can be done and done inexpensively if at any cost.
But the lawmakers want to talk on their phones above 15 mph. So do realtors, doctors, cops, and anyone on call. And almost everyone else. We know reaction times are slower for most yackers, but until enough deaths occur with proof that phones are contributing I think we are out of luck getting phone laws with teeth. The cop pulling us over is likely on his/her phone too.
I think a realistic approach would be to report accidents+phone use to the at-fault party's insurance company after an accident. Perhaps they should be charged higher premiums. Like smoking and health insurance. That would be a good start.