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[BrianH]

I dont think it should be illegal to talk on the phone while driving, but it can be very distracting and i can see the danger in emailing or texting while driving as your eyes are taken off the road. I talk on the phone while im driving quite a bit, and text occasionally

[Bla1ze]

Well lets just say, I never have the oppurtunity to drive/berry at the same time, my only vehicle consists of a pair of Nike Shox..my gf does all the driving.., but, given the oppurtunity I would'nt drive and berry at the same time, while out driving with my gf I see way to many people talking on their phones, fiddling with stereos etc..etc...they always seem to be the ones within inches of being hit by other vehicles or being on the recievvong end of a few choice words, so ya know.....I wouldn't want to be one of those people, not too mention most times while me and my gf are out driving doing things we have my 3 yr old with me, so not only would I be endangering myself,my gf and any others out there...that would be placing my son in harms way as well.

[Solachica]

Yes I think the laws should be out to make it illegal to be on the fone while driving. Or they could make it mandatory to use handsfree kit when driving and on fone.
But in my country even if such laws were out another problem would be enforcing it.

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[mattmarenic]

I still dont have drivers licence. Will have in 3 month so we will see then...

[CRACKberry Addict]

I talk on my Blackberry through the Bluetooth system in our Camry Hybrid.

[jorge628]

I don't think there should necessarily be a law on berry usage while driving but it defenitely is something that all users should be aware about. I do it, but only when I know I can. I'm not texting while taking a curve or a turn! lol... when you see a lot of straight road ahead of you, you know you can bang out a text real quick... BUT always make the road priority!!!!

[Pixie]

I don't drive so I can do what I want.

Yes, I am in Arizona and we have the toughest laws against cell usage, as far as I know. If you are caught texting (you must be pulled over for another reason, so better make sure your lights are working, etc..) you will get an all most $200 fine.

If driving, your attention needs to be on what's going on around you, not on the phone. Wait for red lights, or pull off the road to talk or what not. Have the passenger communicate for you if you need to.

[orle8050]

Just talk or use GPS... no driving and texting.

[OutfieldJack]

I say NO Government intervention. However my company is trying to pass a rule that states we cannot use our BB's for company business while driving... must be for insurance purposes.

[Nando]

The government has enough laws. I know that my company says that we're not to be on the phone while driving because of the accidents. Let this be our little secret then, I have it in my hand at all times.

[bbsadaj]

It shouldn't be illegal as long as some sort of headset is on or your vehicle is equipped with bt.

[chipva]

Heck no. New York's law is a blatant nanny state power grab. Pretty soon they will be telling you how to wipe your ****.

[Tom_Polanic]

Should be able to talk using bluetooth. Tapping out email - not a good idea.

[Thomas843]

Dont think it should be illegal, but the should make it mandatory to use a handsfree kit if you have to talk and drive.