The man went before Judge Cedric Simpson at Washtenaw County’s 14A District Court on May 15, charged with driving without a license. Upon joining via Zoom, the 44 year-old man appeared to be driving a vehicle.

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    6 months ago

    Can’t you talk on the phone as long as it’s hands free?

    How is it any different than talking to a passenger.

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      6 months ago

      I know in California, any activity that is distracting away lots of attention of the driver from driving, even if the activity is legal, normal, eating, fun, a minor emergency, etc… is considered a Moving Violation ticket.

      Figuring out devices, heated phone calls (hands-free included), BJ’s, applying make-up, eating, air drumming or head banging to music, passenger tantrums, looking at an accident or garage sale or other spectacle, reading, etc.
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      Your last question…If for some reason a driver cannot handle a normal conversation during driving then it’s a hazard.

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        6 months ago

        Some of those examples are insane if people do that:

        • eating
        • BJ’s
        • applying make-up

        Are just crazy things to do.

        A minor emergency, can’t really be helped. You should pull over as soon as it occurs.

        Interesting they California is ticketing for some of these though, thanks for sharing.