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No food, radio or gazing under BG distracted driving law?

Bowling Green News -- Banning texting while driving is one issue, but what about outlawing "distracted driving" as a whole? That's the burning question the Bowling Green City Council faces as they introduced new distracted driving legislation to the community on Tuesday night.

According to The BG News, the ordinance would ban any type of distraction that takes the driver's attention away from the road. While some residents expressed concern that this vague definition would violate their rights, personal injury attorney Mike D. Bell says the heart of the ordinance is in everyone's best interest.

"I understand the intent behind the law and it's great that the legislature is taking advantage of this opportunity to come out to stop distracted driving," Bell said.

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Submitted Jul 22, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,041 Points:800,945 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 11:22:52 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse bluetooth only
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,169 Points:1,216,725 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 11:15:44 PM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Just laughing?
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,955 Points:669,990 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:05:35 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Good feedback.
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,900 Points:2,141,460 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 7:25:46 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse all people do is hold their phones on their laps taking even more attention off the road. many talk of over reaching regulations, but if people were already paying attention, something like this wouldn't be in the works.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,496 Points:1,271,125 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 6:53:40 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse This should be interesting.
camperfromhell Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:119 Points:6,940 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 2:10:42 PM Ignore camperfromhell Report Abuse people,we have to pay more attention to who we are voting for.we have been slowly been voting our rights away for years
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,586 Points:558,555 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:15:52 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Mind as well not drive at all! Smells like big brother to me.
Caduceus26 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,041 Points:791,060 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 6:05:54 AM Ignore Caduceus26 Report Abuse Radio? Gazing? How will these activities be enforced? Not well-thought out.
Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,655 Points:1,155,520 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:42:58 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse No more of that distracting blinking.
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,239 Points:2,318,435 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:26:04 PM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse C.Carpets, that was the meaning of my post.
C.Carpets All-Star Author Oakland Posts:573 Points:2,115,185 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:24:54 PM Ignore C.Carpets Report Abuse So instead of Speed Traps the cops will have a Sexy Woman with a short skirt and/or a low cut top walking the sidewalks and give tickets out all day to men (and some women) "Gazing" out their side windows. Keep voting for Liberals and they'll keep cramming more stupid laws down your throat.
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jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:57:54 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse Just enforce existing laws.
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:2,019 Points:728,890 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:54:38 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse Good luck in passing a law that is so vague.
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,239 Points:2,318,435 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:53:56 PM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse So children, billboards, radio, pedestrians are all banned? I've seen people collide with the vehicle in front while watching road construction. As previous post indicated, let people drive who can. Stop the ones who can't.
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NhCobra Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:109 Points:447,220 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:43:08 PM Ignore NhCobra Report Abuse If you can't drive effectively while eating a sandwich, they should take your liscense away. Otherwise, let the rest of us be. Some of us work on the road for a living and its the only chance you get to eat.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,351 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:42:14 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse if we raised the dring age to 30, people would be amazed at the sudden drop in most infractions.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,630 Points:1,585,225 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 8:48:42 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse Don't drive distracted.
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Van_Halen Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,959 Points:667,045 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 7:09:47 PM Ignore Van_Halen Report Abuse . More so called public servants that think they know better then us. What a bunch of idiots! The issue is not properly teaching children responsibility. The driving age needs to be raised to 21 or 18 if they graduated from High School.
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tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,518 Points:869,140 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 6:31:39 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse Some good thoughts , but...... maybe taking it too far because it is too vague.
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,419 Points:720,340 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 5:29:31 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse I've heard it's illegal to eat and drink in your vehicle in Germany. I don't know this for a fact. I'm sick and tired hearing about people's rights. Driving is a privilege! Safety first.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,690 Points:1,814,900 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 3:32:51 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Safety always has to come first.
ObieDog Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,051 Points:877,270 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 3:27:50 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse Training is really the key.
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,693 Points:1,229,070 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 3:02:12 PM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse No adjusting the AC, seat, windows, mirrors,.......
LEGION57 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,676 Points:283,110 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 2:46:25 PM Ignore LEGION57 Report Abuse No applying lipstick or reading the paper. Sounds right.
bandannaman Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,849 Points:365,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 1:38:43 PM Ignore bandannaman Report Abuse No blinking either.
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fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,215 Points:710,620 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 12:02:57 PM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse Enforce the laws on the books now...... 1) Failure to devote your full time attention while driving. 2) Reckless driving. 3) Driving while impaired.
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eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,728 Points:2,446,295 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:55:58 AM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse Nothing replaces COMMON SENSE!!
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mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,484 Points:597,770 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:41:25 AM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse You think another law is going to prevent drivers from doing things that are distracting? Did a law prevent that guy from shooting people in a movie theater in Colorado? NO. Americans need to learn common sense, know whats right and wrong, know their limits and have the right to defend themselves when it comes to ANY situation. Enough of the self righteousness, the political correctness, the finger pointing and the too lazy to do anything mentality. And for those saying robot cars are the future- just watch, we'll be dumb enough to make laws about those, too!!!
KE4YBZ All-Star Author Knoxville Posts:580 Points:582,300 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:40:33 AM Ignore KE4YBZ Report Abuse Distracted driving is a problem... but passing a law to end distracted driving is like passing a law to change everyone's mind. Distractions happen every second. It's how each personality handles them that can, or not, lead to problems.
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Tracer2008 All-Star Author Alberta Posts:540 Points:321,570 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:20:20 AM Ignore Tracer2008 Report Abuse I agree with the auto tranny statement You drive a manual you learn to listen to the car and plan ahead for slowing down and speeding up...
AlienBug All-Star Author Connecticut Posts:732 Points:218,035 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:13:00 AM Ignore AlienBug Report Abuse Then they better ban halter tops and mini skirts.
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jodybull All-Star Author El Paso Posts:767 Points:140,880 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 11:06:45 AM Ignore jodybull Report Abuse EVERYTHING is a distraction to driving. The driver's training is all that usually makes the difference.
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,904 Points:815,380 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:55:42 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse banning automatic transmissions (except for some disabilities) would solve a lot of the distracted driving problems.
rjojo40 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,594 Points:1,103,340 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 10:50:21 AM Ignore rjojo40 Report Abuse talking and texting and eating i understand is a major distraction, but drinking water, juice ect... cannot be construed as being distracted.