Iknow this is a drunk driver hits a bike thread, but I agree with you. Texting and driving are out of control. I see people every day looking at their phones instead of the road. Of course its illegal here in maryland, but the people show up and court and get pbj instead of the automatic 250$ fine it should be.I think cops should arrest people driving and texting. pull the driver over, have the cartowed, spend the night in jail until you can post a 500$ cash bail.. You’ll get it back when you show up in court..
I consider a texting driver to be more dangerous than a person with a blood alcohol level of .15.
I was on I-65 northbound on my way to louisville this morning doing 82 mph in my FRS and this chick in an econobox passed me in the passing lane, eyes glued to the cell phone at steering wheel height, looking up at the road, and down at the phone, while following a car at about 4 car lengths distance. I wished I was driving my winter beater (the FRS never sees snow or salt) so I could casually pull in front of her and watch the mirror. At the moment I see her look down at her phone, hit the brakes just a bit and watch her plow into me, getting a nice settlement for my troubles, and getting top dollar for my beater.
I’d never do it (I don’t believe in any kind of brake checking), but a man can dream!
I forgot to say that not only do I think Texting makes you more dangerous than someone that blows a .15, but I think they should be legally treated accordingly.