Posted by kat at 09/21/09 09:40AM        Post ID#: #13389

so, when does the driver get a ticket?

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Posted by bellarosea at 09/21/09 10:41AM        Post ID#: #13399

my thoughts exactlly --is this not against the law-- do we not see why -- why do these shelf absorbed people not get it? probably because there is not much inforcement- do not get why they even bother to pass laws that no enforces

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Posted by overfifty at 09/21/09 11:03AM        Post ID#: #13405

Last week a woman pulled out in front of us as she came out of Shopko's parking lot. She rolled through the stop sign not looking either way as she turned West up Summitview while talking on her hand held cell phone. She didn't pull in the closet lane but instead went to the far lane and then drifted back into the other lane with no clue of the traffic around her. Three different drivers, including us had to slow down to avoid hitting her.It's just plain crazy driving out there! Put the cell phones down folks!

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Posted by ForYourInfo at 09/21/09 11:05AM        Post ID#: #13406

Why would we expect them to issue a ticket when law enforcment personell continue to use their cell phones while they drive. I see it all the time. They can speed as they like and use cell phones. Yet we're supposed to follow the law by who's lead?

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Posted by wimpi at 09/21/09 12:00PM        Post ID#: #13416

Oh Please ForYourInfo I'm really getting tired of your jealousy of our hard working police. You're just another wanna be a cop. Why don't you admit your true feelings and go on with your life.

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Posted by aamodtdb at 09/21/09 12:08PM        Post ID#: #13417

She probably didn't have auto insurance either. Washington State is way above the national average for uninsured motorists...yet our do-nothing legislators refuse to introduce, let alone pass any meaningful legislation. Nearly one out of every four vehicles on the road does NOT have minimum automobile insurance...and you know @#$% well here in the Yakima Valley it has to be higher than the state-wide average.

This would give our local Insurance Lobbyist Kirk Groenig something to do, lobby for stricter mandatory automobile insurance...rather than mislead and lie about health insurance reform.

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Posted by Just_Bob at 09/21/09 12:48PM        Post ID#: #13423

Important call: $0.02 per minute a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer totaled trip to ER.

At least this one didn't maim or kill some innocent minding their own business.

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Posted by overfifty at 09/21/09 01:06PM        Post ID#: #13425

ForYourInfo....

Well...if I'm ever hit by a policeman while he/she is talking on a cell phone, at least I'm guaranteed they have full insurance coverage. As far as your comment.."they can speed as they like"...yes they can....it comes with the job...chasing bad guys, hurrying to an accident, robbery etc. Do you really think our police officers get up each day and plan their day around how to screw the public or how to get away with breaking the law themselves? They are the "GOOD GUY'S"...ya know? I'm weary with the lack of respect for our police officers.

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Posted by ForYourInfo at 09/21/09 01:19PM        Post ID#: #13426

I know its part of their job, I wasn't born yesterday. I can tell the difference between responding to an emergency call vs patroling which is what I was referring to. How many times have you driven on the freeway at the posted speed only to be passed by an officer going 10 to 15 miles faster with no emergency lights on. I've seen it more than once. I do respect law enforcment as they have a very difficult job. My point is they break the law even when trying to enforce it.

As for Wimpi..who understands you. One day your with it the next your against it.

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Posted by wimpi at 09/21/09 01:23PM        Post ID#: #13428

overfifty WAY TO GO! Say it like it really is!

Foryourinfo has already been on another blog running down the great new program operated by Captain Light where his team gets to patrol an area larger than Yakima, kind of like a Texas Ranger. I have great hopes for that program and have heard (but not verified) that Homeland Securtiy may put a chunk into it. I hope so, we definetly need a completely new strategy run by this rare find in law enforcement.

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Posted by Legend at 09/21/09 08:09PM        Post ID#: #13463

Bad drivers will be bad drivers, and it doesn't matter how many laws are passed. If it's not the cell phone, it's the iPod, or the cd player, or makeup, or baby in back seat. There's a law saying you can get a fine for talking on a cell phone while driving, so what do most drivers do? They resort to texting, which is worse. You could put a distracted, irresponsible person in the safest vehicle out there with the strictest rules, and he/she would still find a way to total the vehicle. Hope this woman is ok...and she should buy a bike.

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Posted by wimpi at 09/21/09 08:41PM        Post ID#: #13467

For your info
You guys always get it mixed up. I am always for our police men and women. I am always against our goofy police chief. There's a great big difference. One side is brave and strong, the other even wimpier than me.

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