Administration Eyes Way to Block Texting While Driving

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C Simon of MD 11:47PM July 13, 2010

I am cautious and avoid texting when behind wheels. I send text messages using free software drivesafe.ly

John Rob of AZ 5:10AM November 19, 2009

TEXTING AND DRIVING IS BAD..

hope of IA 12:39PM November 02, 2009

TEXTING AND DRIVING IS BAD..

hope of IA 12:15PM November 02, 2009

locking people up for things you don't like is dumb. like smoking pot.this is another way to stop people and fine them for something someone doesn't like.people who don't like things are everywhere.why do i need approval from people who don't like something i like.this is another subject to prevent u from talking about whats really going on.

brian a. monroe of LA 10:18PM October 15, 2009

While I do not know what the right policy is for texting while driving (though personally I am against doing it as I've almost been in a few accidents because the driver of the car I was riding in was texting), it does seem to be a dangerous habit that is on the rise and I don't think researching the issue is a bad idea.
Also, I am fairly sure that Obama does not have the authority to enact laws--that'd be the legislative branches, i.e. Congress.
While I do agree that a lot of things on the not-to-do list while driving are common sense, that doesn't mean that they can't or shouldn't be legislated. It is frustrating to hear two people comment that drunk driving is a "b/s law" or that it shouldn't be illegal to drink and drive just because people do it. It just doesn't seem like you thought that argument through. I mean, if you want to take it a step farther, I guess the laws against assault, rape, burglary, selling illegal drugs, child pornography and murder should all be repealed as well because those are "common sense" things that most people know not to do.
Finally, I don't think most people would be pleased to live in a country where the government could/would choose to disable an individual's phone when they were in motion at over 5 mph. I don't think that would work out very well, especially for employees on call or anyone who was expecting any type of call, maybe regarding a job interview or an update about a family member who just had surgery...I mean, how would that work really? "Please Mr. No Service Man, I'm just a passenger in this car, bus, train or tandem bicycle, please don't take my service away from me." And if they did, would you get that money back each month on your phone bill where the government wouldn't allow you to make/receive calls? Sorry, just playing devil's advocate.
I think a lot of it is common sense. I also think it has a lot to do with personal responsibility.

Andie of KY 5:50PM October 11, 2009

Want t stop the problem of calls and text messaging by the drivers on the road. There is a way but I am not electronic engineer. As there is some form of celenoid informingus that our seat belts are not fstened, then install a celenoid to static out any calls while the driver is driving the car. Sitting in the drivers seat would cancel out the call as well s the abioity to text messages. The only way it could be done, is by another person on the passenger's side, or while pulling the car over to the side of the road and putting the car n park. This would allow clearance of calls and the allowability of messaging. Once the Car is out of park, everything is automatically turned off.

joel rottman of FL 10:35PM October 04, 2009

i say ban it as well as using cell phones while driving, maybe taking points off license will help, and get the point across,w/ also if they commit the act a few tiles losing their driving previledge all together.

EUSEBIA FUENTES of NY 6:42PM October 04, 2009

....While I agree that talking texting while driving is NOT SAFE by any means AT ALL;
excuse my frankness, but @ America in general... don't he have better things to do??...How about spending his time and our tax dollars on BRINGING ALL THE TROOPS HOME?!?! talk @ "time for a change..." how about some peace in the Middle East for once?
I am really and truely not trying to be rude or disrespectful toward him, but we are in the middle of a war and there is even more trouble brewing with Iran and their stunts...I really don't see how this is very important, let alone how they would enforce it when there are bigger more important issues are still unresolved!
Let's be reasonable and real....there are laws against drinking and driving, but people get killed every day by drunk drivers...do you really think Mr. President can prevent texting or talking behind the wheel? If he can "make the change" in America, maybe he can change the world! Until then I think that he isn't changing a thing ...let alone enforcing another b/s law or we would not have to have organizations like MADD!!!

Nkem of GA 6:04PM October 04, 2009

Texting while driving, and using a hand held phone while driving are both illegal in Australia...glad you guys are especially thinking about the texting while driving thing...good job.

person 11:24AM October 04, 2009