Texting while driving banned in MA (Lolers')[views:11592][posts:65]______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 6:39pm - SkinSandwich ""] http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll...icle?AID=/20100622/NEWS11/100629920 Who honestly thinks this will be enforced? With all the selfish little teenage cunt girls out there, they won't give a fuck. |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 6:42pm - arilliusbm ""] it says nothing about posting on message boards while driving. i do that all th |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 6:43pm - SkinSandwich ""] haha |
| __________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 7:08pm - Archaeon ""] "Police would be able to pull over drivers they see texting, but the offense would not be considered a moving violation subject to an insurance surcharge." That means cops can pull you over because they "think" you're texting. I see myself getting pulled over on a regular basis now. awesome. |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 7:14pm - Woah!_Shut_It_Down! ""] Fascist hags trying to save stupid teenage girl's lives. How dare they. |
| ___________________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 7:59pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] good one more thing i can get a ticket for |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 8:18pm - SkinSandwich ""] Archaeon said:"Police would be able to pull over drivers they see texting, but the offense would not be considered a moving violation subject to an insurance surcharge." That means cops can pull you over because they "think" you're texting. I see myself getting pulled over on a regular basis now. awesome. When in fact you would actually be rolling a bone.:spineyes: |
| ______________________________ [Jun 22,2010 8:31pm - Lamp ""] Everyone seems to have the keypad phones these days. Is it even possible to text while driving when you have one of those? I know I stopped trying to text while driving when I got a keypad phone, it's way too hard to chance. |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 9:08pm - the_reverend ""] arilliusbm said:it says nothing about posting on message boards while driving. i do that all ththis |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 9:45pm - MarkFuckingRichards ""] Lamp said:Everyone seems to have the keypad phones these days. Is it even possible to text while driving when you have one of those? I know I stopped trying to text while driving when I got a keypad phone, it's way too hard to chance. When I had a Blackberry Pearl (with 2 letters for each button) I could text novels without even looking at the phone. Now I have a G1 with a full qwerty keyboard and if I try answering a text with a simple "yes" I feel like I'm going to run off the road. |
| ___________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 10:07pm - ShadowSD ""] I assumed that was already illegal, I thought the law for years has been you can't have your hands on the cell phone at all while driving, and texting would seem to fall into that - maybe that was just a CT law though. |
| ______________________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 10:20pm - MarkFuckingRichards ""] Massachusetts tried to pass it a few years ago I think. |
| _______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 10:29pm - goatcatalyst ""] More dead teenage girls, please. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:32pm - Alx_Casket ""] It won't pass, even though it should. If you want to know why not, ask me in person. I may have helped draft the bill. |
| ____________________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:40pm - MikeofdecrepitudE ""] the_reverend said: arilliusbm said:it says nothing about posting on message boards while driving. i do that all ththis |
| _______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:42pm - the_reverend ""] Alx_Casket said:It won't pass, even though it should. If you want to know why not, ask me in person. I may have helped draft the bill.[img] |
| _______________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:43pm - the_reverend ""] MikeofdecrepitudE said: the_reverend said: arilliusbm said:it says nothing about fapping while driving. i do that all ththis |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:52pm - Alx_Casket ""] Cannot get iphone. Does not have qwerty. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:55pm - Alx_Casket ""] [img] |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 22,2010 11:56pm - Alx_Casket ""] the_reverend said: Alx_Casket said:It won't pass, even though it should. If you want to know why not, ask me in person. I may have helped draft the bill.[img] Pretty much sums it up. |
| ___________________________________________ [Jun 23,2010 12:33am - MillenialKingdom ""] Alx_Casket said:[img] This has been all over Facebook now. |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 23,2010 1:02am - the_reverend ""] Alx_Casket said: the_reverend said: Alx_Casket said:It won't pass, even though it should. If you want to know why not, ask me in person. I may have helped draft the bill.[img] Pretty much sums it up.no duh. no need to msg you, everyone knows this. |
| ___________________________________________ [Jun 23,2010 1:03am - FuckIsMySignature ""] [img] |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 23,2010 1:07am - the_reverend ""] MillenialKingdom said: Alx_Casket said:[img] This has been all over Facebook now. haven't you already met jesus? |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 23,2010 1:08am - the_reverend ""] or are you just friends on face book? |
| ________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 2:00pm - AlxNLI ""] This just in: "I am pleased to pass on the exciting and tremendously positive word that Governor Patrick will be signing the texting while driving ban into law tomorrow, July 2nd." So there you have it, media campaign to make the public aware of the new law is likely to follow very soon. |
| ___________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 2:03pm - arilliusbm ""] Still doesn't say anything about posting on forums and driving. Looks like I'm okay. |
| ______________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 2:05pm - hauptpflucker ""] the_reverend said: MillenialKingdom said: Alx_Casket said:[img] This has been all over Facebook now. haven't you already met jesus? I used to buy pot from a guy named Jesus |
| ___________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 2:13pm - arilliusbm ""] Did he happen to work at a record store in Quahog, RI? Havent you heard?The bird is the word! |
| _____________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 2:22pm - the_reverend ""] wow.. aril with a win. |
| _________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 3:18pm - corpoid ""] i seriously love how this evolved from a bill that was exploring age limits/safety and so on for elderly drivers. like the courts aren't busy enough. if you fight said ticket--you will win. its not like they are gonna subpoena your cell phone records.. and yesterday i saw a black family (extremely dark) entering the freeway. the car was wickked packed dood, and the driver was eating a humongoid plate of yes, fried chicken....that must be safe, eh? massaraviolisDEVALnshit |
| _____________________________________ [Jul 1,2010 3:41pm - the_reverend ""] the age limits NEEDS to be done, but this bill does raviolis for anything to block old people from driving. |
| ________________________________ [Jul 2,2010 2:15pm - AlxNLI ""] Governor Patrick Signs Safe Driving Legislation New law bans texting while driving for all drivers and cell phone-use by junior operators; Massachusetts one of 29 states to prohibit Dangerous behavior behind the wheel BOSTON - Friday, July 2, 2010 - Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to improving public safety on the state's roadways, Governor Deval Patrick today signed legislation that bans text-messaging for all Massachusetts drivers, prohibits junior operators from using cell phones and institutes new license renewal procedures for mature drivers, among other provisions. "Without question, this new law will save lives on our roadways," said Governor Patrick. "Texting is one of the riskiest distractions that endangers public safety and today we are joining other states by saying it will no longer be tolerated." "We are focused on delivering high quality public safety for all residents of the Commonwealth, and this new enforcement will make our roads safer for all drivers," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. "Texting while driving has become a serious threat to the safety of our roads and drivers," House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo said. "We have taken strong action to keep our roads safe by banning texting while driving and instituting needed measures to keep impaired drivers off the road. Protecting the safety of our residents is our most important task as elected officials and this bill will do just that." "This is a big step in fighting the deadly consequences of driving distracted," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Jeffrey B. Mullan. "Eliminating texting while driving is a priority for national transportation leaders and Massachusetts and I'm proud to say the Commonwealth has joined this public safety campaign." Under the new law which takes effect in October, any driver caught composing or reading a text message can be cited and fined $100. Operators of public transportation vehicles who violate the ban will be subject to a $500 fine. Law enforcement will have the authority to stop any driver suspected of texting. However, the offense will not be considered a moving violation and will not be subject to an insurance surcharge. Drivers under 18 cited for using any type of cell phone or mobile electronic device with or without a hands-free feature will be subject to a $100 fine and a 60-day suspension of their driver's license. Offenders will also have to complete a driver attitudinal course before their license is reinstated. Massachusetts is the 29th state to ban dangerous driving behavior. "By making texting and the use of mobile devices a primary enforcement, this gives us more tools in our arsenal to protect drivers who use our roads, particularly young and inexperienced drivers who are the most likely to get into a crash," said RMV Registrar Rachel Kaprielian. "This bill sends a clear message to all drivers, regardless of age, that when behind the wheel, your primary focus should be driving," said Senator Steven A. Baddour, Senate Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation. "This is a major step forward to ensure the continued safety of the motoring public." "This is a step in the right direction to making our roads safer," said Senator Stephen Brewer. "I think this is a great, commonsense bill that will prevent needless tragedies and makes a strong statement that we will not tolerate distracted or dangerous driving." "As a medical professional and a legislator, I am so pleased that the Safe Driving Bill will finally become law in the Commonwealth and includes strengthening our medical reporting system, which for the first time in Massachusetts will identify functional and cognitive changes in individuals," said Representative Kay Khan. "I believe this is a good first step to improving the safety of our roads." The MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles will also require any driver age 75 or older to renew their license in person at an RMV branch or office location and undergo a vision test every five years. The division will also develop standards to help law enforcement, health care providers and families better assess a driver's ability to handle a vehicle safely. Additionally, under the new law, any driver who acrews three or more surchargeable incidents within a two year period will be required to take a driver retraining and safety course or face the suspension of their license. This comprehensive legislation is the result of significant input and support from advocates for safe roads and safe driving including AAA, Safe Roads Alliance, and members of the Safe Roads Now Coalition, along with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and other elder services advocates. "Texting is the most dangerous form of distracted driving, and a ban on texting while driving will protect all motorists in the Commonwealth. We believe this new law is a powerful step in the right direction when it comes to public safety," said Mark Shaw, President and CEO of AAA Southern New England. "This bill will save lives in Massachusetts," said Jeff Larason, President of Safe Roads Alliance. "We need to keep up with the technology that is causing such great distraction for drivers. This bill goes a long way to accomplishing that goal." "AARP commends state leaders for taking important steps toward improving road safety in the Commonwealth," said Linda Fitzgerald, AARP Massachusetts state president. "While not perfect, we believe this new law will help make the roads safer for everyone, AARP's goal all along. It contains major provisions that AARP advocated for to identify impaired drivers and get them off the road, in particular, a strengthened medical reporting system and tightened accident-related trigger system. We will now work to educate our more than 800,000 members in the BayState about the new law and how it will affect them." |
| ____________________________________________ [Jul 2,2010 4:20pm - MarkFuckingRichards ""] Today I have noticed more people texting while driving than ever. Almost got taken out on Rte 1 by some dumb bitch with all of her focus on texting, driving in the worst traffic I've experienced on that road, not even glancing away for a split second to see what the fuck was going on around her. |
| _______________________________________ [Jul 2,2010 9:18pm - Count_Blackula ""] Blahhhh....Blah...Blah!!!!! This text is good for meet people and suck blood, up in da hood. WANT text as always now friends! |
| __________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 10:09am - AlxNLI ""] August 25, 2010 MassDOT Reminder: Safe Driving Law Governor Deval Patrick in July signed legislation that bans text-messaging for all Massachusetts drivers, prohibits junior operators from using cell phones and institutes new license renewal procedures for mature drivers, among other provisions. The Safe Driving Law becomes effective in Massachusetts on September 30, 2010. The law creates a series of new violations, including the following: 1. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Junior Operator, Civil Assessment- No insurance surcharge 1st offense-$100 assessment 60-day license suspension and attitudinal course 2nd offense-$250 assessment 180-day suspension 3rd or subsequent offense-$500 suspension 1-year suspension $100 reinstatement fee for any suspension Knowledge and road test required ($100) 2. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Public Transport MV Operator, Civil Assessment- No Insurance Surcharge $500 assessment each violation 3. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Public Transport Non-MV Operator, Civil Assessment- No Surcharge $500 assessment each violation 4. Improper Use of a Mobile Phone by Operators 18 and Over, Civil Assessment- Surchargeable Offense 1st offense-$35 assessment 2nd offense in 12 months-$75 assessment 3rd offense in 12 months-$150 assessment 5. Sending/Reading Text Messages, Civil Assessment- No Insurance Surcharge 1st offense-$100 assessment 2nd offense-$250 assessment 3rd or subsequent offense-$500 assessment 6. Negligent Operation & Injury from Mobile Phone Use, Criminal Offense, Surchargeable Offense JOL Suspensions 1st offense-180-day suspension 2nd or subsequent offense within 3 years-1 year suspension $100 reinstatement fee Over-18 suspensions 1st offense-60-day suspension 2nd or subsequent offense within 3 years-1 year suspension $100 reinstatement fee Elder Driving Provisions License applicants, either for initial licensure in Massachusetts or license renewal, age 75 and older must conduct the transaction in a RMV office. Use of the Internet for license renewals will no longer be allowed for these applicants. All applicants, regardless of age, that obtain or renew a license in a branch office are required to undergo a vision test or provide a vision screening certificate to complete the transaction. Medical Fitness Reporting Health care providers and law enforcement may report operators believed not to be physically or mentally capable of safely operating due to cognitive or functional impairment May request RMV to seek medical evaluation of operator Requests cant be based on operator age or solely on diagnosis of condition or impairment-must be on the effect either has on ability to drive Good faith belief of impairment based on- o Personal observation o Physical evidence o Law enforcement investigation Source: http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blo...rmv-reminder-safe-driving-law-.html So basically you have 5 weeks to recklessly text and drive blind/retarded. |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 10:37am - the_reverend ""] I'm sure glad that as of tuesday, I will be able to talk my txts into my phone. |
| ___________________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 11:16am - largefreakatzero ""] the_reverend said:I'm sure glad that as of tuesday, I will be able to talk my txts into my phone. Will your spelling/grammar improve? |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 11:23am - the_reverend ""] you obviously have never listened to my radio show. A lot of "WTF did I just say?" moments. |
| _____________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 11:34am - arilliusbm ""] again, says nothing about postng on messageboards while driving. |
| ________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 11:36am - sigh ""] txt with a touchscreen phone while driving or GTFO! |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 12:35pm - thrashernli ""] pfft, i'll drive with my knee from here to maine texting about it the whole way. i'm evolving f that |
| _________________________________ [Aug 27,2010 1:25pm - AlxNLI ""] Actually aril, mobile RTTP'ing falls under #4 on that list. The penalty is not as steep as texting, but internet surfing/email is still a no-no in this bill. Can't wait to get pulled over for using my phone for gps and explaining it to some coptard :| |
| _____________________________________ [Aug 29,2010 12:37am - anonymous ""] AlxNLI said:August 25, 2010 MassDOT Reminder: Safe Driving Law Governor Deval Patrick in July signed legislation that bans text-messaging for all Massachusetts drivers, prohibits junior operators from using cell phones and institutes new license renewal procedures for mature drivers, among other provisions. The Safe Driving Law becomes effective in Massachusetts on September 30, 2010. The law creates a series of new violations, including the following: 1. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Junior Operator, Civil Assessment- No insurance surcharge 1st offense-$100 assessment 60-day license suspension and attitudinal course 2nd offense-$250 assessment 180-day suspension 3rd or subsequent offense-$500 suspension 1-year suspension $100 reinstatement fee for any suspension Knowledge and road test required ($100) 2. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Public Transport MV Operator, Civil Assessment- No Insurance Surcharge $500 assessment each violation 3. Use of a Mobile Phone by a Public Transport Non-MV Operator, Civil Assessment- No Surcharge $500 assessment each violation 4. Improper Use of a Mobile Phone by Operators 18 and Over, Civil Assessment- Surchargeable Offense 1st offense-$35 assessment 2nd offense in 12 months-$75 assessment 3rd offense in 12 months-$150 assessment 5. Sending/Reading Text Messages, Civil Assessment- No Insurance Surcharge 1st offense-$100 assessment 2nd offense-$250 assessment 3rd or subsequent offense-$500 assessment 6. Negligent Operation & Injury from Mobile Phone Use, Criminal Offense, Surchargeable Offense JOL Suspensions 1st offense-180-day suspension 2nd or subsequent offense within 3 years-1 year suspension $100 reinstatement fee Over-18 suspensions 1st offense-60-day suspension 2nd or subsequent offense within 3 years-1 year suspension $100 reinstatement fee Elder Driving Provisions License applicants, either for initial licensure in Massachusetts or license renewal, age 75 and older must conduct the transaction in a RMV office. Use of the Internet for license renewals will no longer be allowed for these applicants. All applicants, regardless of age, that obtain or renew a license in a branch office are required to undergo a vision test or provide a vision screening certificate to complete the transaction. Medical Fitness Reporting Health care providers and law enforcement may report operators believed not to be physically or mentally capable of safely operating due to cognitive or functional impairment May request RMV to seek medical evaluation of operator Requests cant be based on operator age or solely on diagnosis of condition or impairment-must be on the effect either has on ability to drive Good faith belief of impairment based on- o Personal observation o Physical evidence o Law enforcement investigation Source: http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blo...rmv-reminder-safe-driving-law-.html So basically you have 5 weeks to recklessly text and drive blind/retarded. |
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| _______________________________________ [Aug 29,2010 3:12am - goatcatabisk ""] Shut up. |
| ____________________________________________________ [Aug 29,2010 7:27am - menstrual_sweatpants_disco ""] Fucking chinese. |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 29,2010 11:25am - the_reverend ""] tell me about it. I need to re-do my authentication stuff.. cause they are sneaking in. If only you could see the number of attempts they make each day. It's thousands and thousands. |
| _______________________________________ [Aug 29,2010 11:57am - David Myatt ""] Get out of my thread |
| ______________________________________ [Sep 23,2010 8:42pm - the_reverend ""] all of these signs remind me to check my phone |
| _____________________________________ [Sep 24,2010 12:00am - Alx_Casket ""] I can't wait to hear about kids losing their license via this law. I've stopped texting while driving, although at long red lights and traffic it is very tempting. |
| _______________________________________ [Sep 24,2010 12:59am - the_reverend ""] Is that illrgal? |
| ______________________________________ [Sep 24,2010 2:04am - Your father ""] You lucked out dumbshit, at least that's one good thing about having to live in Henniker you stupid fucking prick. Looks like this law won't apply to you in the land of Live Free or Die, for my sake I hope you go with the latter because I just know you'll still text while driving like a fucking WOMAN because you're a goddamn retard. Goddamn I hope the next weekend you come home you get fucking pulled over by a statie on 93 for texting your nigger faggot boyfriend or whatever fucking Dungeons and Dragons manual you jerk off with instead of a woman. And because it won't in our town it won't be like all those fucking times your cop uncle Brian got charges dismissed whenever you felt like smoking dope near your fucking school you retarded queerbait homo. |
| _____________________________________ [Sep 24,2010 10:01am - Alx_Casket ""] According to the language of the law, yes. |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 5:32pm - the_reverend ""] 37 people cited. Something like 15 or 17 were for not having both hands on the wheel. What? |
| ___________________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 5:33pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] thats gay i usually drive with my legs. |
| _____________________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 5:33pm - MarkFuckingRichards ""] the_reverend said:37 people cited. Something like 15 or 17 were for not having both hands on the wheel. What? I'm guessing they mean they had neither of their hands on the wheel? |
| ___________________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 5:35pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] its moar likely than you think |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 6:07pm - arilliusbm ""] If that's the case, cite all cops who are playing around with their dashboard computer while driving. No difference. I'll be sure to tell the police that too. |
| _______________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 6:08pm - aaron_michael ""] Who will be the first RTTP'r to be cited? so far, polls are looking at Billy Boy Caruso. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 6:58pm - xanonymousx ""] i guess there was already a law on the books saying that cops in mass could pull you over for anything that can distract you from driving including eating, drinking texting or whatever but it was never enforced... until now this new law is being enforced hard. i feel scared even talking and driving now cause i look like i'm about 17 lol |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 18,2010 8:11pm - the_reverend ""] Every cop I go buy in my town is on their cellphone. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 18,2010 10:27pm - HTR ""] Oh PLEASE let the cops hit telephone poles while texting/driving... I will give god a dollar if he makes that happen and it hits the news. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 19,2010 4:57am - arilliusbm ""] Give who? |
| ____________________________________ [Jan 6,2011 10:42am - Alx_Casket ""] Enforcement of the texting law, progress: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachus...t_of_texting_ban_off_to_slow_start/ |