In a story by the Associated Press:
Fiddling with your iPhone behind the wheel can get you fined across much of the nation. But many states are more than happy to tweet you with up-to-the-minute directions on how to steer clear of a traffic jam.
It is a mixed signal that some safety experts and politicians say could be dangerous.
I am not surprised that the State of Arkansas found a way to reconcile the two. “Please check from home,” they say. It is undisputed that twitter targets mobile users so this position seems disingenuous or ignorant.
Secondly, where do law enforcement draw the line? Is it illegal to look at the time on your cell phone? Is it illegal to hit one key to see the time? How many buttons do you have to hit before it becomes a misdemeanor? How does an officer know whether you are looking at the time or texting?
This law seems like a nightmare to enforce but a dream come true for officers looking for probable cause to look for something else.
