Distracted Driving Penalties

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Nebraska Texting Law: No person shall use a handheld wireless communication device to read a written communication, manually type a written communication, or send a written communication while operating a motor vehicle which is in motion. Fines range form $200-$500 and three points against a driver’s license. Driving means operating a commercial motor vehicle, with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device(such as a stoplight), or other momentary delays. Texting means manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device. Texting includes, but is not limited to, short message service, emailing, instant messaging, a command or request to access an Internet web page, pressing more than a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication using a mobile telephone, or engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or electronic text entry for present or future communication.

I see cell phone use every time I drive yet I've never seen anybody get pulled over. If I'm in a pissy mood I'll fuck with them given the chance.

If I see somebody using.a cell - my favorite is to pass them on the left or right depending on which lane they are in (4 or 5 lane ) - check to make sure it is clear behind me - then do an emergency stop with.tires squealing....

It usually gets their attention.


Extra points if they drop the phone....

I typically drive up next to them and then crowd the line. Every time they look down, hit the horn.