Seventh Day of CrackBerry Contest Thread

[cameron]

I've used headsets for years. It's just safer.

[miyacom]

Not illegal, but handsfree should be mandatory when driving.

[summertyme98]

I think as long as the user is using an earpiece (as I do) or Bluetooth of some sort, it shouldn't be illegal. You still have full range of motion while driving and can use both hands on the wheel.

[rdunnivan]

All of the above ... it's dangerous business.

[dbltap]

I don't have a problem as long as there is handsfree available. BUt dialing and txting while driving is dangerous.

[bakerj158]

I think if they do a compromise where you can only drive with a headset for using a cellphone it would make it better.

[copndoc]

I talk on my BB while I'm driving but I use a hands-free headset. At my job, I often have to use the phone while driving but common sense should prevail. No one should drive and text or even hold the phone to their ear. They always drive slower when they do that.

[prnzpldee]

Well if Im not mistaken there is a law in illinois against driving with your cell phone without an earpiece/BT but seriously, no one should drive while under the influence of blackberry technology.

Dee-chicago

[DrivingManiac]

I would say it should be illegal mostly because we can't create gray lines and say a person can talk on the phone but not text. It'll be a sad day when I can't text while cruising down a fairly empty highway, because it's one of the only ways I can stay awake while driving.

[MiniBB]

As I posted in another thread -
I smacked right into a tree while walking and texting on my beloved BB, so obviously, since I am unable to walk and BlackBerry, I am completely unable to drive and BlackBerry.
Luckily neither I nor my BB were injured.

[joshuadeutch]

Yes, I talk, email, read maps, I am very bad.

[tingertinger]

I used the stereo headset that came with the BB to answer and make calls. I find if I don't use that and just hold the BB to my ear I am more distracted.

I skim through emails when I'm at a stoplight. It's really distracting if I'm on the freeway or expressway where either there are not a lot of lights or all the lights are green and I hear the ding notification that I have an email and I can't check it.

[musicsmydrug]

im a big sms'er and driving while typing is a big no no in my book, i used to and have almost been in to many accidents because of it. so I only do it at stop lights ... should the govt pass laws making it illegal to talk on them or type while driving? **** yeah! there are to many idiots that can't do more than one thing at a time that just can't for the life of them pay attention while talking on the phone!

[maggie_may]

I think talking is fine if its hands free. Texting is dangerous though.

[manofled]

Well I am a youth pastor and my kids txt me like crazy, even while i am driving the church bus! I have my 8830 in my hand constantly and as far as calls go, the bluetooth headset helps, but it is certainly hard to txt with one hand and try to be remotely safe. I think that to pass a law that makes it illegal is a little too much infringement on personal rights, however, personal judgement should always lean towards caution and safety. I have had to learn to wait till the stoplight to send that kid a txt back, which is a quandry since i sometime look forward to hitting a red light .