Driving when the call has caused more than a traffic accident in the
United States.Therefore necessary to adopt a decree to prohibit this
behavior, it can guarantee the safety of other people's lives.
Great Falls city commissioners approved a new city ordinance Tuesday
night limiting the use of cellphones and other electronic devices by
drivers and bicyclists traveling on city streets.
The decision, however, was not unanimous. After listening to lengthy
testimony from a nearly equally divided audience, the commission voted 4
to 1 to enact the ban.
"Driving is not a right — it's a privilege," said Commissioner Bill
Bronson before voting in support of the new ordinance. "We have certain
expectations of people when they drive. The problem is, we're now
obsessed with the notion that we have to use these cellular devices
while we're driving.
"It seems to me very realistic for this community to impose some
standards of conduct on all of us that in the process, I think, will
probably save some lives."
Commissioner Mary Jolley argued that the ban on almost all cellphone and smartphone baratos usage while driving goes too far.
"I could have gone for a ban on texting, but I think most of the
drivers in Great Falls are very capable of talking on the phone(spain
words: moviles baratos) and holding the phone at the same time," Jolly said. "I don't think this is necessary, and I'm going to vote no."
The ban does not apply to the use of hands-free and voice-activated
communication or navigation devices, as long as the driver does not
touch the phone or electronic device while driving. The ordinance also
does not apply to anyone calling to report a health, fire, safety or
police emergency, or to emergency responders who use electronic
communication devices to perform their official duties.
The provision also does not apply to passengers or to drivers using
two-way radios within the performance and scope of their work-related
duties.
The majority of those who spoke at the meeting expressed support for a
ban on texting while driving. However, many said a ban on hand-held
cell phone and moviles android use was both unenforceable and would unnecessarily impede business.
"Is that cellphone call that important that I have to take it?"
Commissioner Fred Burow asked rhetorically. "Or if it is that important,
why can't I pull over and take it?"
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