On 1/22/2016 12:05 PM, Muggles wrote:

even better, cops have a laptop sitting right next to them, where they
type and drive all the time, checking license plates or pulling up
information relevant to a call.


I hadn't thought of that! I wonder if that should be illegal while
driving, too.


Distracted Driving takes many forms and that would be one. In MA they
are trying to pass a law making anything using hands is illegal.
Specific they mention programming the GPS. Yes, that can be
distracting. Tried it and found it easier and safer to pull over.