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Originally Posted by fuzzylogic
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yes, i was a cop for 5 years. i know the law.
eating is a distraction.
putting on makeup is a distraction.
they are not illegal actions, they are distractions which can cause you to operate a vehicle unsafely. Should you be deemed "unsafe" the officer may pull you over and cite you, or warn you at his/her discretion.
texting IS NOT illegal, talking on the phone is. that is the difference. now, it remains to be seen if someone can safely text and drive. if you do not appear to be "unsafe" you can legally text and drive.
that is the law.
i don't agree with it and think texting is 100 times more dangerous, but it is not illegal.
