More excuses for drivers using cellphones

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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 7:00p.m.

Motorists are still finding excuses for using cellphones while driving

Motorists are still finding excuses for using cellphones while driving

The law banning the use of cell phones while driving has now been in affect for almost two years - so how are we doing?

Statistics show in the last two months police have issued more than 900 infringements nationally - the most since the ban was enforced.  

The new rules are self explanatory for most people, but after two years there are still areas of controversy, and there are still excuses.

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01 Nov 2011 08:58p.m.

pdp wrote:

ive had first hand experience of drivers using mobile phones while driving, and becos theyre concentration is elsewhere they are not concentrating on which lanes theyre spose to be in.. this brings roadrage out of people.. so im all for enforcement!! maybe a harsher fine would stop the trend perhaps? *Shruggs*

31 Oct 2011 10:36p.m.

R wrote:

Does anyone know if using the GPS (e.g. google maps) on your phone to help direct you while driving is illegal as well?

31 Oct 2011 10:07p.m.

sj wrote:

so if an iphone is in a proper phone craddle can you listen to music?

31 Oct 2011 08:56p.m.

Paul wrote:

Classic example of the Hypocrite government. Handing out bits of paper to people who pose a real immediate threat to societies safety. Meanwhile possessing some plant material will get you handcuffed and dragged off for snapshots and fingerpainting even though your not threatening anyone.