Re: State Farm files patent for system to suppress calls and text while driving

On 6/10/24 07:25, Andrew wrote:

There's no way to discuss facts with you when your entire belief system is
based on zero facts - which is why you strongly believe in a baseless myth.

For me the prerequisite facts are in the form of two incidents (cited earlier) involving in one case my own and in another someone else's use of a cell phone in a car. I do not need any others. Youtube is full of videos of people stepping into swimming pools or into traffic while on the phone, if you need more than that then I can be of no further assistance to you.
My opinion of the issue was appended as a sig before, I'll repeat it here not as a sig because some people prefer to block sigs as is their right. That's my take on it, take it or leave it; no like, no read.
All species of mobile phones, media devices, Bluetooth or not, and onboard presentation systems beyond what is essential for vehicle control should automatically disable themselves within 10 meters of any vehicle in motion at any speed. Hands-Free does NOT mean Brain-Free. In the case of approaching vehicles (pedestrian use included) that distance should be multiplied (prorated) for every 5 km/h of CLOSURE speed (i.e. no such device should be operable within 200 meters of any vehicle approaching at 100 km/h). Manufacturers of devices in which such an automatic lockout feature is missing or can be disabled should first pay large fines and then be barred from the jurisdiction market. With respect to other road-hog conduct, in addition to intoxication or attention-diverting use of lethal-technology while driving, brake-checking and tailgating should also be HANGING crimes. Any irresponsible vehicle handling should in fact be punished exactly as it would be in the case of irresponsible weapons handling (which ALSO needs to be beefed up).