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4/1/2012 1:47:44 PM

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"That's the reason a law is an epic fuck up? Because they're not profiting from it?"

Did you even bother to read the article?

Not because they can't profit, but if you read the whole thing, because they can't enforce it, they are actually losing money, they do not have the authority to enact it, and it doesn't make anyone any safer.

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"The problem is, police can only check motorists’ cell phones if the driver agrees."

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"The ban reflects poor leadership in Town Hall and is sure to be challenged in court because the town didn’t have the authority to enact it in the first place, said Jon DeHart, a former Town Council candidate."

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"People should be talking less behind the wheel, but the ordinance has huge loopholes that will end up costing the town money, when it should be finding ways to make or save it, he said. “It just doesn’t make sense,” he said. “It isn’t good leadership.”"

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"The bureau will spend about $2,500 on a public education campaign."

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"Laws like Chapel Hill’s have not reduced car crashes, said Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in Arlington, Va."

[Edited on April 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM. Reason : ]

4/1/2012 1:50:46 PM

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"Derek Rowles @DerekRowles #BreakingNews -- Injunction issued against Town of Chapel Hill cell phone ban (injunction also against towing ordinance) Derek Rowles @DerekRowles Both ordinances deemed unenforceable and a violation of state law .. both enacted "without authority". #ABC11 "

5/2/2012 1:41:37 PM

haha, fuck yeh

5/2/2012 1:43:49 PM

5/2/2012 2:04:45 PM

You can't operate music devices or some shit either while driving... so no radio or ipod? LOL.

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"The ordinance, which will go into effect June 1, prohibits the use of cell phones or any additional technology, like cameras or music players, while operating a car."

[Edited on May 2, 2012 at 2:12 PM. Reason :  ]

5/2/2012 2:07:04 PM

Most people would rather pay the $25 fine than not answer the phone when their wife calls. They don't want to deal with that headache for the rest of the night. Besides, the fine they'll pay at Southpoint Mall will be much higher than $25.

5/2/2012 2:41:25 PM

lhl

8/2/2012 5:22:28 PM

Ack. I seem to have lost my premium subscription.

[Edited on August 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM. Reason : So... no ghost edits, either.]

8/2/2012 5:22:33 PM

bttt

[Edited on August 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM. Reason : look how nice we all are!!!]

8/2/2012 5:22:35 PM

Thank you all!

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"DURHAM, N.C. — A Superior Court judge on Thursday invalidated Chapel Hill ordinances that prevent the use of a cellphone while driving and that regulate towing companies. Chapel Hill in March became the first municipality in North Carolina to ban use of cellphones, including hands-free devices, for all drivers. The ordinance was to take effect June 1, but Judge Orlando Hudson issued a temporary restraining order in May to prevent the town from enforcing it. In a brief court hearing Thursday morning, Hudson made his temporary order a permanent injunction, ruling that state laws governing the use of cellphones in cars supersede the town's ordinance. The judge also issued a permanent injunction against towing regulations that the Chapel Hill Town Council adopted in February. He said the regulations violated the state constitution. The rules, which came in response to concerns about predatory towing, set fees towing companies could charge, required them to accept credit card or debit card payments and required them to inform Chapel Hill police before towing any vehicle. Also, impound lots couldn't be located more than 15 miles from town. George's Towing & Recovery challenged the ordinances, arguing that their drivers needed to use cellphones on the road and that the requirement to inform police before towing a vehicle conflicted with the phone ban. Tom Stark, the attorney for the towing company, said Hudson's ruling "is really, in most respects, a straightforward case." Local drivers had mixed opinions on the cellphone ban being overturned. "I think it's probably safer for people not to be driving with their cell phones. I don't necessarily know whether or not it needs to be regulated," Alex Ahearn said. "I think they do have the power to enforce it. They can enforce that just like they can enforce not buckling your seat belt or not texting while driving," Lucian Crockett said. "But it's also a gray area. What if they say you can't eat while you drive?" Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt said Chapel Hill officials will have to review the written ruling before deciding what to do next. The town could appeal the decision or possibly rewrite the ordinances to address the judge's concerns, he said. The mayor said he was more concerned about the impact on the towing ordinance. "We are disappointed," Kleinschmidt said in a statement. "Towns and cities across North Carolina have been reasonably regulating towing companies for a long time. ... We will continue to find ways to protect our citizens and visitors from predatory towing practices that have resulted in multiple complaints.""

[Edited on August 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM. Reason : ]

8/2/2012 5:22:50 PM