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In reply to the discussion: Court to drivers: It's ok to use a cell phone to look at a map [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)11. Not in my state they don't.
Where do you live that they travel in pairs in the same vehicle?
I honestly can't remember the last patrol car I saw with two cops in it.
"Taking your eye off the road happens"
You actually don't have to take your eyes off the road to use a phone.
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Court to drivers: It's ok to use a cell phone to look at a map [View all]
Jesus Malverde
Feb 2014
OP
Don't agree with that. Whether it is android or IOS, verbal instructions are given. No need to
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#1
Most police have a partner. That is what the partner is for. Sorry, police have killed people in
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#9
Really, you don't use a hands free cell phone. You can't verbally request a number, hard to believe
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#12
No doubt most police don't have partners, which I take your knowledge on it, however, that is
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#14
I was wrong, but they should. If for nothing else as a safety measure for them.
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#35
Yeah, and a lot kill others and die while multitasking, y'know like having a few strong drinks
drynberg
Feb 2014
#24
You have to launch the app first. What if you find yourself in traffic and are looking for
cui bono
Feb 2014
#18
I think if you turn off the vehicle it's okay, that's what I've understood CA law to be.
cui bono
Feb 2014
#20
Great, I will make sure not lane share when riding my bike when you are driving. By the way
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#10
The real problem is that there are conflicting laws in California regarding GPS.
Xithras
Feb 2014
#34