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re: 7 new laws affect Louisiana drivers starting August 1, 2014
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:01 pm to LSUTigers1986
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:01 pm to LSUTigers1986
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Why is okay to talk on your phone if you don't hold it?
For the exact example he and I pointed out. If the driver is distracted my merely taking part in a conversation, WTF difference does it make if the conversation takes place with a person on a phone or sitting next to them?
If you can;t hold a conversation AND drive at the same time, you ought not be driving...period.
Now...I'd like a law that states I can take a baseball bat to the next frickhead driving and looking down in their lap typing shite on their phone. But simply holding a phone against one's head and having a conversation is no more distracting than taking a sip from a drink.
shite...I was driving yesterday and some guy had a rat dag sitting in his damn lap walking all over him while he was a driving. I was talking to my wife telling her about it. Which of us do you think posed a greater threat to the drivers around us?
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:03 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:you're joking right? Ever heard of an ashtray?
I'm pretty pissed about the new littering law about throwing cigarette butts out the window. Where the frick do they expect me to put them?
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:03 pm to GeauxTigerTM
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For the exact example he and I pointed out. If the driver is distracted my merely taking part in a conversation, WTF difference does it make if the conversation takes place with a person on a phone or sitting next to them?
If you can;t hold a conversation AND drive at the same time, you ought not be driving...period.
All I'm doing is pointing out how stupid politicians are. Or they get a lot of cash from big hands free cell phone companies.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:04 pm to Kafka
I am in tears. Well done!
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:13 pm to LSUTigers1986
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All I'm doing is pointing out how stupid politicians are. Or they get a lot of cash from big hands free cell phone companies.
Can I choose both?
In reality, this is just feel good legislation.
I think we can all be honest and say that being distracted by your device while driving REALLY DOES pull your eyes and concentration away from driving. Anyone that says that they can check e-mail or text while the vehicle is moving is a fricking liar...same as they would trying to read a damn book in their lap or against the wheel while driving. So, in theory, I applaud trying to do SOMETHING to curb that, because I'm far more worried about getting blown up on the road by some asshat playing around with their damn phone than I am of being in an accident I cause.
But to lump merely talking on a phone (either while holding in or hands free) into the same boat as trying to read the tiny text on your phone while it's perched in your lap or against the wheel is just idiotic.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:22 pm to GeauxTigerTM
I agree with the new law. If you are driving through a school zone, your hands should be at 10-2, looking directly ahead, NO other distractions.
I'll still be on my phone though
I'll still be on my phone though
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:31 pm to When in Rome
The OPs thread title reads like a spam advertisement.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:31 pm to T
quote:
If your brakes work when its raining, they will probably work when its dry.
Don't know. I'm just repeating what the inspection guy told me when I asked the same thing.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 11:33 pm to bradwieser
I directly copied the title of the news article. It's pretty straightforward. 
Posted on 8/1/14 at 12:06 am to LSUTigers1986
quote:
Most people only drive with one hand. It isn't your hand being off the wheel that makes it dangerous. It's your mind being distracted while talking. You're just as distracted while using a hands free phone.
So no talking to passengers in the car?
Posted on 8/1/14 at 1:18 am to When in Rome
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3. Six Year Driver's License Renewal: The renewal period for Louisiana driver's licenses has been extended from four years to six years with a fee increase to cover the extension of the renewal period. Fee increases vary by class of license, area of residence, and age of license applicant. (This amendment does not go into effect until July 1st, 2015).
Why in the hell does waiting two additional years to renew my license cost more? I would have had to renew it in 4 years, now I wait 2 more, where does that cost more?
Posted on 8/1/14 at 3:30 am to When in Rome
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6. Increased Penalties for Fatigued Drivers in Fatal Crashes: Motorists who fail to maintain control of their vehicle due to falling asleep and directly or proximately cause the death of a human being, face increased penalties under Louisiana's Careless Operation law. In addition to the Careless Operation penalties, motorists involved in a fatality crash may also be charged with Negligent Homicide.
Great, now .gov tells me I have to sleep.
Guess I'll have to cut down on the blow and the law is already effective. frick it.
I might be movin' to Montana soon just to raise me up a crop of Dental Floss.
This post was edited on 8/1/14 at 3:34 am
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:29 am to Kcrad
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6. Increased Penalties for Fatigued Drivers in Fatal Crashes: Motorists who fail to maintain control of their vehicle due to falling asleep and directly or proximately cause the death of a human being, face increased penalties under Louisiana's Careless Operation law. In addition to the Careless Operation penalties, motorists involved in a fatality crash may also be charged with Negligent Homicide.
Night shift workers - Be Careful
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:32 am to fr33manator
quote:
So it's cool if I'm watching a YouTube video?
I'll allow it.
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:34 am to When in Rome
I never realized you were supposed to have trailers inspected. 
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:35 am to s14suspense
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They'd make a killing if they actually enforced this and the medians would be spotless from all the litter being picked up.
I swear this state has the highest smoking rate I've ever seen and those trashy fricks think it's acceptable to drop them out of the window like they're disgusted by them or something.
Yes, the state would make a fortune if they enforced it statewide. I live in Slidell and I smoke.
They enforce the living frick out of it here. Which is good.
I field strip my smoke out the window and put the empty butt in my ashtray.
BTW, I'm not trash.
This post was edited on 8/1/14 at 5:36 am
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:39 am to eScott
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I never realized you were supposed to have trailers inspected.
You can't be serious.
Posted on 8/1/14 at 5:45 am to Kcrad
Seriously
I've never had a policeman look for it either. Owned several from 16-20'.
I've never had a policeman look for it either. Owned several from 16-20'.
Posted on 8/1/14 at 7:04 am to When in Rome
Some good laws.
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