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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
Hi there.
I just saw this news article and thought that it was a bit of a hoot. Here's the article and then the link to it. Cheers from Peter Article: Careless driving charge for texting on a bike Module body Mon Jul 26, 4:51 PM By The Canadian Press ADVERTISEMENT OWEN SOUND, Ont. - You've heard about the dangers of texting behind the wheel — here's a case of texting behind the handlebars. Police in Owen Sound, Ont., say a 16-year-old boy was texting on his cellphone while riding a bicycle Sunday morning. The boy — who wasn't wearing a helmet — hit the rear of a parked vehicle and was ejected from his bike, striking and smashing the vehicle's rear window. Police spokesman Stephen MacKinnon said it's the first time police have seen a case of texting while biking. "This is the first time I've heard of somebody being so enthralled in texting that they've actually lost control, and weren't watching where they're going and hit a parked car," he said. Insp. MacKinnon said the boy was treated at hospital for some scratches and was released. But the errant rider is being charged with careless driving. "There's a place for texting, but not when you're on the move," MacKinnon said. He added walking while texting is also dangerous. "You need to be careful and have your wits about you and what you're doing, because you can walk into things as well as ride into things," MacKinnon said. Link to article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/1...exting_on_bike |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
On Jul 27, 12:43*am, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
Hi there. I just saw this news article and thought that it was a bit of a hoot. Here's the article and then the link to it. Cheers from Peter Article: Careless driving charge for texting on a bike [snip] So ... is Ontario holding cyclists to a HIGHER standard, now, than the one to which they -- and others -- hold motorists ?? I don't mind the citation. I just wish it were applied to ALL who pilot vehicles, while distracted. |
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On Jul 27, 1:08*pm, Neil Brooks wrote:
So ... is Ontario holding cyclists to a HIGHER standard, now, than the one to which they -- and others -- hold motorists ?? I don't mind the citation. *I just wish it were applied to ALL who pilot vehicles, while distracted. I got distracted the other day by a couple of babes wearing greyhound minis. Does that count? JS |
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On Jul 27, 5:13*pm, James wrote:
On Jul 27, 1:08*pm, Neil Brooks wrote: So ... is Ontario holding cyclists to a HIGHER standard, now, than the one to which they -- and others -- hold motorists ?? I don't mind the citation. *I just wish it were applied to ALL who pilot vehicles, while distracted. I got distracted the other day by a couple of babes wearing greyhound minis. *Does that count? JS If you have an accident when distracted. |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
On Jul 27, 4:47*pm, "
wrote: On Jul 27, 5:13*pm, James wrote: On Jul 27, 1:08*pm, Neil Brooks wrote: So ... is Ontario holding cyclists to a HIGHER standard, now, than the one to which they -- and others -- hold motorists ?? I don't mind the citation. *I just wish it were applied to ALL who pilot vehicles, while distracted. I got distracted the other day by a couple of babes wearing greyhound minis. *Does that count? JS If you have an accident when distracted. At this point ... maybe we should define "accident." ;-) |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:08:49 -0700 (PDT), Neil Brooks
wrote: On Jul 27, 12:43Â*am, Sir Ridesalot wrote: Hi there. I just saw this news article and thought that it was a bit of a hoot. Here's the article and then the link to it. Cheers from Peter Article: Careless driving charge for texting on a bike [snip] So ... is Ontario holding cyclists to a HIGHER standard, now, than the one to which they -- and others -- hold motorists ?? I don't mind the citation. I just wish it were applied to ALL who pilot vehicles, while distracted. Texting or phoning while driving a CAR in Ontario will also get you charged - even without being involved in an accident. |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
wrote in message news Texting or phoning while driving a CAR in Ontario will also get you charged - even without being involved in an accident. Same here in Quebec. Though I don't think this applies to cyclists. BTW nearly got clipped last week by a helmetless adolescent texting his way over an overpass against traffic. Yelled at him but his iPod was too loud so I had to jump into the next lane. (not kidding...) Fortunately the driver behind me wasn't texting, saw the whole thing and slowed to allow me over. Doubt if the kid saw or heard any of this. |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
"Phil W Lee" wrote in message
... Of course, the problem is that it's relatively difficult to catch a motorist in the act. We really should be mandating RF shielding in vehicles to stop cellphones working inside them. Whilst that would (possibly unfairly) restrict the passengers as well, it seems to be the only effective way of preventing widespread abuse. The problem is driver distraction and inattention, not cellphones or texting per se. We should *not* mandate RF shielding on vehicles, as it serves no useful purpose. We don't even need prohibitions on cellphones and texting, since the real concern is already addressed as inattentive driving. For that matter, we don't need no steenkin speeding statutes, since that should already be covered by reckless. But laws, lawyers, and well meaning legislators being what they are, we're saddled and burdened with all the above and more. |
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Careless driving charge for texting on a bike
On Jul 29, 10:31*am, "MikeWhy" wrote:
"Phil W Lee" wrote in messagenews:apo256p9nhf1a9qsu2ikn5rm2u0hq02ttf@4ax .com... Of course, the problem is that it's relatively difficult to catch a motorist in the act. We really should be mandating RF shielding in vehicles to stop cellphones working inside them. Whilst that would (possibly unfairly) restrict the passengers as well, it seems to be the only effective way of preventing widespread abuse. The problem is driver distraction and inattention, not cellphones or texting per se. We should *not* mandate RF shielding on vehicles, as it serves no useful purpose. We don't even need prohibitions on cellphones and texting, since the real concern is already addressed as inattentive driving. For that matter, we don't need no steenkin speeding statutes, since that should already be covered by reckless. But laws, lawyers, and well meaning legislators being what they are, we're saddled and burdened with all the above and more. I agree with the notion that Distracted Driving statutes -- already on the books, in many municipalities -- SHOULD be enforced. The one that _I_ see that (other than drunk driving) seems to MOST adversely affect driving, and for the longest period of time, IS the cell phone. |
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