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CAA wants government to ban ipods and MP3 players in cars

Why not? We need more bans!

Sure they are saying novice drivers for now. Just how the bike helmet law STARTED off as only for under 18.

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CAA Calls for Restriction on Use of Electronic Devices by Novice Drivers: Too Many Drivers are Driven to Distraction JUN 14, 2006 - 09:00 ET OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - June 14, 2006) - The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is calling on all Provincial governments to legislate a restriction on the use of electronic devices by novice drivers in their graduated licensing programs (GDL). "This restriction is not an effort to 'punish' novice drivers - rather, this is a measure to help them master their driving skills, while reducing distractions," said CAA President David Flewelling. "Novice drivers are subject to many restrictions as they learn to drive, such as not driving on four-lane highways and not driving during certain hours. By also restricting the use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players and wireless hand-held devices, they can truly focus on the driving task. "It is also our hope that a preventative measure like this one will create a generation of motorists who recognize the severe implications of driver distractions - and work towards reducing them where they can."

HAY GUYS BAN CAR STEREOS AND OH SHIT BAN IN-DASH CD PLAYERS TOO BECAUSE OH MAN YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CHANGE A FUCKIN CD


Fuck this


PS: XM

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 HAY GUYS BAN CAR STEREOS AND OH SHIT BAN IN-DASH CD PLAYERS TOO BECAUSE OH MAN YOU MIGHT HAVE TO CHANGE A FUCKIN CD Fuck this PS: XM

i think XM would be included in this since its a portable electronic device like an mp3 player or ipod

Why not just ban radios then?

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH Why not just ban radios then?

im sure thats coming in this ban-it-all era... oh wait... it wont...because old people and politicians actually use radios.

Yea, whereas those crazy contraptions known as MP3 players or cell phones are the root cause of bad driving. haha

Pretty soon they'll ban talking in the car because THAT will be a distraction to the driver.

Feds are doing the same thing ....

http://www.parl.gc.ca/39/1/parlbus/...1/C-323-3E.html

So, you're annoyed at the CAA right?

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Originally posted by Jayx1 i think XM would be included in this since its a portable electronic device like an mp3 player or ipod

Not necessarily. There are in-dash receivers now too. But if this is a blanket ban and the CAA gets this pushed through, XM and Sirius can say goodbye in Canada.

However - I can sort of see why it's going on. When I first started driving, I didn't want the radio on or anything lest I get distracted and run into some douchebag's new Escalade or some shit.

What they really need to ban is in dash GIANT LCD screens. Who the fuck needs one of those for entertainment purposes? I can see it for navigation, but most people I know with them use the screens for entertainment and not help.

If you want to watch a movie, go home or to a theatre.

wait there's a bike helmet law for over 18s?? (are we talking about bicycles??)


And to the MP3 player ban... faaaack that. Talk about anal.

Re: CAA wants government to ban ipods and MP3 players in cars

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Originally posted by Jayx1 Sure they are saying novice drivers for now. Just how the bike helmet law STARTED off as only for under 18.

so now it's under AND over 18? GOOD!

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Originally posted by Skipper So, you're annoyed at the CAA right?

for now...

lets hope the government doesnt listen

GOOD?!?!?

Why do you care if i smash my brains into the ground? They are my brains!

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Originally posted by Jayx1 GOOD?!?!? Why do you care if i smash my brains into the ground? They are my brains!

omg pls don't let me lose complete faith in you

you are saying helmets are BAD?! what about having another person with you on the bike and no helmet on their head either? and what if god forbid there's an accident and they DIE and you don't, how will you live the rest of your life thinking that the helmet might have saved their life?

of course helmets arent bad. I think everyone should wear one. But, should that be a law? Absolutely not. Why? because adults can make their own decisions about personal safety. If an adult falls off a bike without a helmet the only person getting hurt is himself.

Im not against seatbelts, helmets etc. because they DO save lives. What im against is making it a criminal or traffic offence to not wear one when the only victim is themselves.

Im not someone who believes that the government should be in the business of saving everyone from themselves.

After all, thats what churches are for LOL

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Originally posted by FunkyGroove omg pls don't let me lose complete faith in you you are saying helmets are BAD?! what about having another person with you on the bike and no helmet on their head either? and what if god forbid there's an accident and they DIE and you don't, how will you live the rest of your life thinking that the helmet might have saved their life?

I'll live just fine knowing it was their decision not to put a helmet on, not mine.

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Originally posted by Jayx1 ...business... ...churches...

Hahah here it is

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur I'll live just fine knowing it was their decision not to put a helmet on, not mine.

i would have to disagree with you

i come from a place where every second person owns a bike, and i've seen 15-16 year old kids drive them without a helmet, having a helmet attached on a side of their bike because it's not cool to wear one apparently unless you are riding a proper racing bike

i've also been a witness to at least 3 biking accidents where the driver was severely injured because they didn't wear a helmet

i equate heltmets to seat belts.

It should still be up to you to wear one.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur It should still be up to you to wear one.

well if one is as sensible as you and me are, it's fine

but there are ppl dumb as shit even at 25, who just wounldn't wear it because it's not cool

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Originally posted by FunkyGroove but there are ppl dumb as shit even at 25, who just wounldn't wear it because it's not cool

I believe in natural selection.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur I believe in natural selection.

such a Dima comment

who are you, father Nature?

We are stifling civilization by making sure the stupid survive.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur We are stifling civilization by making sure the stupid survive.

well who are we to decide who is stupid or not really?

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