I was listening to some talk on the radio as I was driving home. It sure is ironic some of the stuff they advertise. Allow me to explain. New legislation say that you can't use your cellphone while driving. You can be fined for talking on the phone while driving, or texting while driving. Some electronic billboard said a ticket for texting was $135. How ironic is it then, that there are apps that tell you where the traffic is good or bad, where to find a parking space, or where the nearest gas station is? I saw on TV the other day that the city of San Francisco has released a new phone app that will show you where there are open parking spaces. The only catch is -- you can't be driving while using it ... you have to be parked...
I just found it interesting that we are encouraged to use our cell phones to update ourselves on current information, yet the same people encouraging the usage are telling us to get off our phones. An article in the San Jose Mercury last week was saying how even some police officers are confused on what is legal and what is now. You are not allowed to talk on the phone if you are holding it in your hand, but it's okay if it is to report an emergency. You're allowed to hold your cellphone while driving if you are using the GPS function. You can't text, even at stop lights, but looking up information is kosher. Hmmm.... Really? What do you think?
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