Dawn Thieme
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New Nebraska law beginning July 15
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Zachary Lassiter
In Michigan you can't read or send a message on a communications device while your vehicle is in motion. From what I understand this is considered computers, phones, and radios. It however does not include GPS and the middle finger
rdale
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Nor does it include common sense, since there's not the slightest chance in h-e- that it could ever be enforced.
Dawn Thieme
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The link I attached mentioned everything that can't be accessed by a driver while the vehicle is in motion, including pagers and laptops...
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Tyler Allison
EF5
It's also a secondary law. Meaning you can't be pulled over or ticketed just for that. Move along, nothing to see here but feel good legislation.
Zachary Lassiter
In Michigan its a primary offense
Jesse Risley
Staff member
Successful prosecution of these anti-texting laws essentially rests on you, as the driver, either admitting guilt verbally or handing over your phone so that the officer can see you were sending a text message at a given time.
Jason Bolt
Not anymore than successful prosecution of a seatbelt violation if by the time the officer turns around and gets you pulled over you have put your seatbelt on and you swear you were wearing it. Most traffic violations are a your word against the officer situation and if he is able to articulate his case clearly the finding will probably be.... GUILTY.
rdale
EF5
Not true at all... If he sees you at any point without your seatbelt, he can write you up. If he sees you looking at your phone, you can claim you were editing a contact or dialing a number - both of which are legal.
Karen St John
EF3
Thank heavens for voice dialing, then.
KendraReed
EF2
GA implemented the no texting laws too...http://www.drivinglaws.org/georgia.php
Dennis Dennison
So how does the law apply to LEO's? I mean they have computer info and keyboards in the cars -so they must input info at times while driving.
Same with Truckers-they have onboard comms and Must reply via keyboard inputs to their employers
Same with Truckers-they have onboard comms and Must reply via keyboard inputs to their employers
Tyler Allison
EF5
LEO's are always exempted because they are super special and know how to drive while distracted. 
I guess the trucker is going to have to pull over before he types. Oh yeah..forgot..not an enforceable law. Nevermind...nothing changes.
I guess the trucker is going to have to pull over before he types. Oh yeah..forgot..not an enforceable law. Nevermind...nothing changes.
Zachary Lassiter
It actually says in the michigan law that your exempt if you are carrying out official duties as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or ambulance driver
Jason Foster
Wonder how the hams, taxi drivers, and other two way radio users feel about this law, or are they exempt. Hams are federally licensed, so is this a case of federal trumping state, or does that not apply here?
I'd probably do it on occasion but general I don't need to do much but look at the laptop. I'm sure a quick slight of hand and bring up the NAV software may (hopefully) get you out of it. But if I get the ticket...I accept I broke the law....no biggy.
