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Bill 4 (2009) - Prohibiting the Use of Electronic Devices While Driving

By Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

June 12, 2009 04:38 AM

Yup! I'm all for the Bill passing and starting on Wednesday, July 01! It's going to stop all this text messaging, game playing and so forth while driving (and weaving all over the road). I've used hands free technology (Bluetooth earset) for years just for the fact it was safer with answering so many phone calls during my drive to and from each destination.

With all the accidents and even instances with public bus drivers playing games while driving (that's scarey) it's about time we had this bill passed. I think back to when I used to smoke and talk on the phone at the same time. ..... <groan>

There is NO grace period allowed...in case you are wondering. More from the Honolulu Police Department website here>>>>> http://www.honolulupd.org/traffic/electronic_devices.htm

19 days and counting :)

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

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Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

I agree with you. Our battle here is over smoking. Next I hope the sell phone while driving ban happens.

Jun 12, 2009 04:57 AM

Sylvie Conde

Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage - Toronto, ON

Broker, Toronto Real Estate

Sally, we're not allowed to use our cell phones either, while driving, or any other device that makes you take your eyes off the road. We must use hands-free devices.

We're also not allowed to smoke in our cars, if there are children in the car.
(I don't smoke anyway, and I think it's a great law, and it should apply worldwide.)

Next, I hope they start banning the 'putting on make-up while driving', 'reading the newspaper on the steering wheel, while driving', spilling your hot coffee all over the place while driving.....

Jun 12, 2009 05:12 AM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Its a good law but I do admit that I use my mobile alot while driving.

Jun 12, 2009 05:19 AM

Jason Sardi

Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Your Agent for Life

Sis - I've been an offender in the past. That written, I also concur with this particular law.

Jun 12, 2009 05:42 AM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Just so you all know...I mentioned that I used to smoke and talk on the phone. Can you see me holding a cigarette, driving with one hand and trying to take a puff and still talk? The Bluetooth (handfree) earpiece I have come to love. I even use it at home while typing, emailing, scanning (work) and talking on the phone as well. I use it while I'm vacuuming and have my phone hanging around my neck so I can hear it and shut off the vacuum.

Don't knock it until you try it..... and now we HAVE to. Good...it'll stop my daughter and her husband from driving and texting...that worries me all the time.

Jun 12, 2009 05:53 AM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

The driving and texting thing really scares me. I'm glad that y'all have passed this, and hopefully we'll see something like it soon.

Jun 12, 2009 06:14 AM

Jim/Maria: I'm glad we did too...it's like an addiction for these kids...text...no talking.

Jun 12, 2009 06:22 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I agree with limiting the use of theses devices while driving. I use my GPS system (guess through Bluetooth) to answer calls and voice dial when driving. Still it is only rarely!

Jun 12, 2009 07:03 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Sally..They are passing the law here in Philadelphia also..different dates but I think it is a safer driving law and a smarter idea..Thanks for the info

HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia twitter

Jun 12, 2009 09:03 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Sally--I think a ban on all distractions while driving would be best. I know I am guilty of talking, eating and thinking while driving. Guess I should just concentrate on driving and not think about my next appt.

Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM

Desiree Daniels

RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ

Helloooooooooooooooooooo Wooo hooo Sally. Hope all is well with you and yours. This bill was passed in NJ for probably over a year and I still drive and more than 1/4 of the people I pass are yapping on the phone not using a hands free device.... I don't get it!!

Jun 12, 2009 02:27 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sally - well good luck. I'm glad to se the law passed here as well some time ago but it has certainly NOT stopped the cell phone use (with the hand), or texting or emailing. Maybe they are collecting more money from tickets but I can;t say it has curtailed the usage, although it seems to have helped some. Time will tell. Not enough cops to ticket the offenders I guess.

Jeff

Jun 12, 2009 04:47 PM

Terry Chenier

Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Sally,

I'm all for banning cell phones while driving; there's already too many distractions. I'm one of the few who actually pull over and stop to answer a call.

Jun 13, 2009 04:45 AM

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