You can’t text behind the wheel in France anymore, even when pulled over

06 February 2018
A new law puts even more restrictions of smartphone usage when being the wheel.

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ldiotic law made by ldiots...

Truth is that laws are made by people who probably never drove a car or use chauffeur in their limos.

For them holding a phone is distracting?
Drive a car and try: open bottle of water, talk to passenger, change AC/radio(especially in newer car where you have touch screen) or do anything else, and tell me that holding phone in hand is "distracting".

As for texting? How the heII police can prove that someone was texting? Maybe I was turning on GPS or checking a time. How they gonna check it if they have no right to take phone from you... oh right, dont worry, In next law they gonna give permission for every common traffic cop to confiscate your phone until it will be analyzed by technician.

And all that "For citizens safety"...

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    • AnonD-244086
    • mEA
    • 07 Feb 2018

    Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018dont have car,i dont give a damnForever alone dude

      And here is me thinking texting and calls behind the wheel were not allowed in the whole EU.
      France ... took you long enough.

      Those laws would not be necessary if a bunch of drivers would not act like rednecks behind a wheel.
      Part of my job requires to drive to my customers and too often I meet incompetent drivers on the road. Handsfree and no texting should be a norm in every state and country. I don't care if a person not using handsfree hit a tree or building, I care if they hit another person, just minding his business until a car splatters his insides across the road.

        Wonder how dangerous can be parked vehicle with a phone user texting. funny

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          • Anonymous
          • J8A
          • 07 Feb 2018

          I don't get it
          If someone parked or pulled over so he won't be a problem and I think he still could talk on the phone, the car isn't working anyway so how dangerous it would be?
          What if he stopped to talk about an emergency, if he had a small child who have some health condition and he pulled over to talk with school about how to deal with that problem ...etc

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            • Dave
            • MDf
            • 07 Feb 2018

            Same thing in Israel... :(

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              • Anonymous
              • uNY
              • 07 Feb 2018

              Imperator Neubaticus, 07 Feb 2018It's the use of a "telephone in hand". So if you make or an... moreWhat a load of rubbish. How can you even fathom "hands-free" and "fine" in the same sentence is beyond comprehension

                Luxor, 07 Feb 2018The new law is about 'texting' while driving. Only texting.... moreIt's the use of a "telephone in hand". So if you make or answer a call or use apps like google maps with your phone in hand, then you will be fined if caught. If you use hands free methods then you should be fine.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • I8m
                  • 07 Feb 2018

                  Luxor, 07 Feb 2018The new law is about 'texting' while driving. Only texting.... more I'm pretty sure unless you are referring to somewhere else the article started about the use of the phone at all

                    Is Android Auto compatible with all of the Android devices in all regions as an article stated?

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                      • Luxor
                      • ib4
                      • 07 Feb 2018

                      Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018Guess I need to buy a paper map again huh. No longer allowe... moreThe new law is about 'texting' while driving. Only texting. It doesnt say anything about using maps on your phone. Even making a phone call while driving should technically still legal since they dont state otherwise.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 04H
                        • 07 Feb 2018

                        Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018Guess I need to buy a paper map again huh. No longer allowe... moreYeah brah thats right! Get a gps for $50

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 04H
                          • 07 Feb 2018

                          If you drive and use the phone you are a psychopath with -ZERO- regard for human life. You are a person who would have no problem with becoming potentially a babykiller. Self driving cars now!!

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 04H
                            • 07 Feb 2018

                            Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018Texting and walking is bad too. Hate when people don't look... moreDon't compare walking while texting with driving while texting, driving while texting is attempted murder. I can't wait for self driving cars.. I see people goimg in to driving schools and Im like throw your money away, its 2018

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                              • P@Y
                              • 07 Feb 2018

                              Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018the headline is wrong because I can prove I can still text ... moretbh so funny. -_-"

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                                • Anonymous
                                • UD{
                                • 07 Feb 2018

                                the headline is wrong because I can prove I can still text behind the wheel. what I say to the government? catch me if you can. lol

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                                  • P@Y
                                  • 07 Feb 2018

                                  BiyoBiyo JunJun, 07 Feb 2018then... dont text while u riding a bikeI don't have bike also mr. notch guy

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 7Ac
                                    • 07 Feb 2018

                                    Texting and walking is bad too. Hate when people don't look then they move out of your way last second

                                      Anonymous, 07 Feb 2018dont have car,i dont give a damnthen... dont text while u riding a bike

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • P@Y
                                        • 07 Feb 2018

                                        dont have car,i dont give a damn