As you say, you're the lawyer, but I would imagine the argument could be made, that any device that distracts you from the task at hand is a no-no. Texting is not allowed here, and operating a digital cam involves similar hand movements.
On the flip side, if the law is only against "talking" on the phone specifically, the picture you just took would probably stand as proof in court. It may not be worth the fight in court financially, but sometimes, you just have to have your say and prove your point. With the cost of tickets and insurance these days, paying or going to court are both going to cost you. But if you didn't do it, I'd prefer to be out of pocket and proven innocent in court. Ed 300E...no phones, cams, loud radio, or coffee in my cars while driving! Not because of the laws, but because of my rules. ;-) On 13 January 2011 12:57, R A Bennell <b...@mts.net> wrote: > So, to start with, I know, I am a lawyer so why am I asking you folks?? > > I don't know and am wondered if any of you might know is the basic answer. > > Anyone actually look at the laws, regulations, whatever, that impose the > fines for use of cell phones in your jurisdiction? > > The reason I ask is that my cell phone has a camera in it and I sometimes > use it to take photos while driving if I see something interesting. It > occurred to me recently, that this is probably no longer acceptable. If an > officer sees me with the phone in hand, I am going to get the ticket and I > doubt he has to prove I was actually phoning someone. The phone company > should be able to provide evidence that I was not on a call at that time but > that might not be sufficient to get one off - and one would have to waste > the time going to fight the ticket which would cost more than the ticket. > > Then the question arises - is using a digital camera instead any better? > I am guessing that the law says one is not to use electronic devices rather > than "cell phones". > > Randy > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
