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.

  • VicksVaporBBQrub@sh.itjust.worksM
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    5 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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      5 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.