In article , Ed
Pawlowski wrote:
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.

All distractions are already covered by "Dangerous Driving" / "Driving
With undue Care" laws. For example, there's no specific law telling you
not to read a book or put on make-up while driving, but you'll still
get ticketed for doing it.

Cellphone specific laws (where appropriate) were created simply to make
it 100% clear to the selfish and the dimbulbs ... but still many morons
ignore those laws, thinking they know better and are "special".