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One start would be to disable smartphones from operating when linked to a car system, massively increase enforcement of smartphone use while driving, and increa
by trangus_1985 5y ago
One start would be to disable smartphones from operating when linked to a car system, massively increase enforcement of smartphone use while driving, and increase penalties.
None of that would be popular, but it would be effective.
- hhhhdnxndn 5y agoLet police agencies access cell phone location history and fine anyone moving above the speed limit on a road. Force cell phones to stop working when velocity is above 5 mph.
- repiret 5y agoNot all cell phones being used in cars are used by drivers. I wouldn’t want my cell phone disabled in an Uber, or to get a ticket because my uber driver was speeding.
- perl4ever 5y agoBut Uber drivers are all using their cell phones for routing, are they not? So never mind your phone, how would their business even operate if no phones were allowed?
- perl4ever 5y agoThat would create temporary disruption, but how would it have any long term benefit, once cars started having navigation as an option again?
- trangus_1985 5y agoNavigation isn't the issue, it's people texting.
- perl4ever 5y agoIf navigation isn't the issue, why can't people use Android Auto/CarPlay? I don't think they allow texting.
- trangus_1985 5y agoAh, sorry, I guess my op wasnt clear, but that was my intent