July 11, 200520 yr For those of you that drive within Chicago city limits, how many of you have complied with our fair city's newest driving law and have used a cellular headset since Friday? *Raises hand
July 11, 200520 yr No, but I don't use my phone when driving. (I used to, but scared myself once and don't any longer - I leave it on pager when I am driving so I am not distracted by ringing.) Edited July 11, 200520 yr by Queen Prawn
July 11, 200520 yr I haven't driven in the city yet, but i heard Friday that cops were just all over the place issuing tickets for using your cell phone without a headset.
July 11, 200520 yr Also remember that Illinois is a 2 plate state, and that they will ticket you in Chicago even if you are parked legally. Always fun to find a $50 ticket when you have a fully paid meter. SB
July 11, 200520 yr I've got a 6-speed manual transmission, so I have to use the hands-free earpiece. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Automatic is for b****es. Rock On.
July 11, 200520 yr I guess I am a b**** (me thinks Brian would agree with you lol). If someone would keep their damned promise (either dad, godfather or Brain), I might learn how to drive with a manual transmission this lifetime.
July 12, 200520 yr QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 04:15 PM) I guess I am a b**** (me thinks Brian would agree with you lol). If someone would keep their damned promise (either dad, godfather or Brain), I might learn how to drive with a manual transmission this lifetime. Guys love a girl who can drive a stick
July 12, 200520 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 06:27 AM) Guys love a girl who can drive a stick :rolly haha...you mean penis. Edited July 12, 200520 yr by RibbieRubarb
July 12, 200520 yr Linky Cell Phone Use Quadruples Car Crash Risk 56 minutes ago TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Drivers distracted by cell phone conversations quadruple their risk of a serious accident, according to new research out of Australia. The University of Sydney study also found that hands-free mobile phones are no safer than handheld mobile phones while driving. Researchers analyzed data on 456 drivers who owned or used mobile phones and had been in a traffic crash resulting in injuries requiring hospitalization. As part of the study, they interviewed the drivers and used phone company records to assess their mobile phone use immediately before the crash and during trips occurring at roughly the same time of day 24 hours, three days, and seven days before the crash. This meant, in effect, that researchers could compare crash risks in the same driver at the same time of day, with the only difference being whether or not they were using their cell phone. Reporting Tuesday in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, they found that cell phone use occurring in the 10 minutes prior to a crash was linked to a quadrupled risk of having an accident. The researchers also found similar results for the interval of up to five minutes before a crash. This link between mobile phone use and increased crash risk held true irrespective of driver age, sex, or whether or not he or she was using a hands-free mobile phone, the researchers added in a prepared statement. More information The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more about cell phones and driving.
July 12, 200520 yr QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 08:32 AM) :rolly haha...you mean penis. So liberal Ribbie!
July 12, 200520 yr QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 03:35 PM) I haven't driven in the city yet, but i heard Friday that cops were just all over the place issuing tickets for using your cell phone without a headset. They were. Jim was on his using the speaker.. that was more distracting than his normal talking on it.
July 12, 200520 yr My dad got pulled over the other day. Luckily, they just told him about the new law and he got no ticket.
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