I got pulled over for texting and driving!!

dvictr · 27th October 2010, 04:13 PM

but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch.

bozman · 27th October 2010, 04:13 PM

Uhhh... good for you?

dtugg · 27th October 2010, 04:19 PM

Cool story, bro.

Sir Robin Goodfellow · 27th October 2010, 04:21 PM

Drive safely. Don't multi-task.

BenBurch · 27th October 2010, 04:27 PM

Why should we believe you when you haven't posted the picture?

Loss Leader · 27th October 2010, 04:31 PM

You and Mayday should get together to talk about your unmentionable regions. Or, really, just to cancel each other out.

petra10 · 27th October 2010, 05:01 PM

Please dont text and drive it is dangerous.Here in Britain its against the law to use your mobile and drive.

Still would like to see the photo

Thunder · 27th October 2010, 05:07 PM

i hit a car..while texting.

luckily i was only moving about 2 miles an hour.

WildCat · 27th October 2010, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by dvictr

but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch.

Well hello Mr. Favre.

WildCat · 27th October 2010, 06:25 PM

On a related note, I saw this woman reading while driving on Lake Shore Drive one morning earlier this month. It's hard to see, but she had a book on her steering wheel.

Idiot...

Spindrift · 27th October 2010, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by dvictr

but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch.

So what did the cop say?

"It's cute, looks just like a real one, only smaller."

bozman · 27th October 2010, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Spindrift

So what did the cop say?

"It's cute, looks just like a real one, only smaller."

"You know, you really oughta get that bump on your penis looked at"

"...that IS my penis."

...

bikerdruid · 27th October 2010, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by dvictr

but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch.

i'm glad to see that the cop was doing a good job.
it is better to bust you for being a hazard on the road, than hassling some kid for smoking a joint.

texting while driving is a bonehead thing to do.

GrouchoMarxist · 27th October 2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Thunder

i hit a car..while texting.

luckily i was only moving about 2 miles an hour.

Was the jackass behind you blowing his horn?

Spindrift · 27th October 2010, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

On a related note, I saw this woman reading while driving on Lake Shore Drive one morning earlier this month. It's hard to see, but she had a book on her steering wheel.

Idiot...

http://home.mindspring.com/~turniton/Oct06_0001.jpg

I see people reading newspapers, putting on make-up, shaving, doing their nails, etc. quite regularly and I'm only in busy traffic for about 10 minutes where I actually notice what the other drivers are doing. The weirdest thing was a guy actually making a sandwich while driving, at 7:30 in the morning!

Puppycow · 27th October 2010, 07:13 PM

What, taking pictures of stuff while driving isn't also dangerous?

WildCat · 27th October 2010, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Puppycow

What, taking pictures of stuff while driving isn't also dangerous?

Oh hell no!

Thunder · 27th October 2010, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by GrouchoMarxist

Was the jackass behind you blowing his horn?

err.....umm....no?

Damien Evans · 27th October 2010, 07:33 PM

Bah, that's nothing. I got pulled over 7 weeks ago because I was 34 over the limit.

Only 2 more weeks until I'm allowed to drive again (got a one month suspension for it).

WildCat · 27th October 2010, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Damien Evans

Bah, that's nothing. I got pulled over 7 weeks ago because I was 34 over the limit.

Only 2 more weeks until I'm allowed to drive again (got a one month suspension for it).

And now you're screaming for vengeance because you can't head out to the highway?

Damien Evans · 27th October 2010, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

And now you're screaming for vengeance because you can't head out to the highway?

Exactly!

catsmate1 · 28th October 2010, 02:03 AM

For people playing with cellphones while attempting to drive I favour the simple solution; take the phone off them and smash it into little pieces.
For repeat offenders make them eat the pieces.

bit_pattern · 28th October 2010, 02:33 AM

Good. Making the roads safer. Idiots like you are more dangerous than drink drivers. Pay attention to the road, not your *********** phone

Professor Yaffle · 28th October 2010, 02:41 AM

The thing that annoys me is that they allow phone use with a hand's-free kit when that is almost as dangerous as using a handheld one. Its the distraction to the driver's attention that is the more of a problem than holding something in his hand.

Skwinty · 28th October 2010, 02:50 AM

If I was a traffic officer, I would maker text/phone drivers lives an absolute nightmare. I would write you up for the maximum every time.

People who engage in such stupid activities whilst driving have no idea about road safety, defensive driving and in general are selfish morons.

Just my 2c worth

River · 28th October 2010, 02:54 AM

Damien Evans · 28th October 2010, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by River

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...6308502907.jpg

Belz... · 28th October 2010, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by dvictr

I got pulled over for texting and driving!!

Serves you right. Watch the road, dammit.

Architect · 28th October 2010, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by bit_pattern

Good. Making the roads safer. Idiots like you are more dangerous than drink drivers. Pay attention to the road, not your *********** phone

Seconded

Wrathernaut · 28th October 2010, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle

The thing that annoys me is that they allow phone use with a hand's-free kit when that is almost as dangerous as using a handheld one. Its the distraction to the driver's attention that is the more of a problem than holding something in his hand.

Until it's also illegal to hold a banana to my ear and talk to myself, I consider laws against cellphone use in a car stupid.

If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned.

DC · 28th October 2010, 05:04 AM

oh dear, are people realy that stupid that we now need a law to tell them to not take pictures while driving?.......
its not really much less dangerous than texting......

WildCat · 28th October 2010, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Wrathernaut

If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned.

No, studies show that talking to someone on the phone is far more distracting than talking to someone who is actually present. And it doesn't matter whether or not you use a hands-free device.

WildCat · 28th October 2010, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by DC

oh dear, are people realy that stupid that we now need a law to tell them to not take pictures while driving?.......
its not really much less dangerous than texting......

It took me all of 2 seconds to take the picture DC. Didn't even look at it until I downloaded it to my computer.

TragicMonkey · 28th October 2010, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by Wrathernaut

If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned.

Maybe if you're one of those people who has to turn to look at the person you're talking to. I was behind a driver doing that yesterday. He kept turning to face his passenger--and drifting out of his lane when doing so. Unless he's deaf and needs to lip-read, wtf? I can talk to people without facing them.

DC · 28th October 2010, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by WildCat

It took me all of 2 seconds to take the picture DC. Didn't even look at it until I downloaded it to my computer.

wasnt really pointed at you, but anway, so?
some nutty people are able to write a short message in 2 seconds. Still not legal.
2 seconds are a lot meters you drove blindely.

WildCat · 28th October 2010, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by TragicMonkey

Maybe if you're one of those people who has to turn to look at the person you're talking to. I was behind a driver doing that yesterday. He kept turning to face his passenger--and drifting out of his lane when doing so. Unless he's deaf and needs to lip-read, wtf? I can talk to people without facing them.

I've noticed the worst cell-phone drivers are the ones who gesticulate to the person they're talking to, who can't even see them. Those people are in another world.

WildCat · 28th October 2010, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by DC

wasnt really pointed at you, but anway, so?
some nutty people are able to write a short message in 2 seconds. Still not legal.
2 seconds are a lot meters you drove blindely.

I had one button to push.

DC · 28th October 2010, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by WildCat

I've noticed the worst cell-phone drivers are the ones who gesticulate to the person they're talking to, who can't even see them. Those people are in another world.

Italy is not another World

CompusMentus · 28th October 2010, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by Architect

Seconded

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Bob Klase · 28th October 2010, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by WildCat

No, studies show that talking to someone on the phone is far more distracting than talking to someone who is actually present. And it doesn't matter whether or not you use a hands-free device.

And a passenger can scream in terror giving you warning when they see that you've drifted to the oncoming lane and are about to be killed by the truck heading directly toward you. Someone on the other end of the phone conversation won't see the accident you're about to cause.

27th October 2010, 04:13 PM	#1
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27th October 2010, 05:01 PM	#7
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27th October 2010, 06:25 PM	#10
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	On a related note, I saw this woman reading while driving on Lake Shore Drive one morning earlier this month. It's hard to see, but she had a book on her steering wheel. Idiot...
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27th October 2010, 04:13 PM	#2
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27th October 2010, 05:07 PM	#8
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27th October 2010, 06:14 PM	#9
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	Originally Posted by dvictr but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch. Well hello Mr. Favre.

27th October 2010, 06:27 PM	#11
Spindrift Enturbulator Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here! Posts: 8,461	Originally Posted by dvictr but the cop left me off because I could prove that I was just taking a picture of my crotch. So what did the cop say? "It's cute, looks just like a real one, only smaller."
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bozman Muse Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 505	Originally Posted by Spindrift So what did the cop say? "It's cute, looks just like a real one, only smaller." "You know, you really oughta get that bump on your penis looked at" "...that IS my penis." ...
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Spindrift Enturbulator Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here! Posts: 8,461	Originally Posted by WildCat On a related note, I saw this woman reading while driving on Lake Shore Drive one morning earlier this month. It's hard to see, but she had a book on her steering wheel. Idiot... http://home.mindspring.com/~turniton/Oct06_0001.jpg I see people reading newspapers, putting on make-up, shaving, doing their nails, etc. quite regularly and I'm only in busy traffic for about 10 minutes where I actually notice what the other drivers are doing. The weirdest thing was a guy actually making a sandwich while driving, at 7:30 in the morning!
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WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	Originally Posted by Puppycow What, taking pictures of stuff while driving isn't also dangerous? Oh hell no!

27th October 2010, 07:18 PM	#18
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27th October 2010, 07:33 PM	#19
Damien Evans Up The Irons Tagger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 25,311	Bah, that's nothing. I got pulled over 7 weeks ago because I was 34 over the limit. Only 2 more weeks until I'm allowed to drive again (got a one month suspension for it).
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WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	Originally Posted by Damien Evans Bah, that's nothing. I got pulled over 7 weeks ago because I was 34 over the limit. Only 2 more weeks until I'm allowed to drive again (got a one month suspension for it). And now you're screaming for vengeance because you can't head out to the highway?

27th October 2010, 09:31 PM	#21
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Wrathernaut Thinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 243	Originally Posted by Professor Yaffle The thing that annoys me is that they allow phone use with a hand's-free kit when that is almost as dangerous as using a handheld one. Its the distraction to the driver's attention that is the more of a problem than holding something in his hand. Until it's also illegal to hold a banana to my ear and talk to myself, I consider laws against cellphone use in a car stupid. If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned.
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28th October 2010, 05:04 AM	#31
DC dedicated aphilatelist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21,675	oh dear, are people realy that stupid that we now need a law to tell them to not take pictures while driving?....... its not really much less dangerous than texting......
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28th October 2010, 05:07 AM	#32
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	Originally Posted by Wrathernaut If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned. No, studies show that talking to someone on the phone is far more distracting than talking to someone who is actually present. And it doesn't matter whether or not you use a hands-free device.

28th October 2010, 05:09 AM	#33
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,146	Originally Posted by DC oh dear, are people realy that stupid that we now need a law to tell them to not take pictures while driving?....... its not really much less dangerous than texting...... It took me all of 2 seconds to take the picture DC. Didn't even look at it until I downloaded it to my computer.

28th October 2010, 05:11 AM	#34
TragicMonkey Poisoned Waffles Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monkey Posts: 30,114	Originally Posted by Wrathernaut If you ban hands-free devices, then conversation with passengers should similarly be banned. Maybe if you're one of those people who has to turn to look at the person you're talking to. I was behind a driver doing that yesterday. He kept turning to face his passenger--and drifting out of his lane when doing so. Unless he's deaf and needs to lip-read, wtf? I can talk to people without facing them.
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28th October 2010, 05:12 AM	#35
DC dedicated aphilatelist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21,675	Originally Posted by WildCat It took me all of 2 seconds to take the picture DC. Didn't even look at it until I downloaded it to my computer. wasnt really pointed at you, but anway, so? some nutty people are able to write a short message in 2 seconds. Still not legal. 2 seconds are a lot meters you drove blindely.
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