It didn’t take long for the public to start squawking about the prospect of being banned from using their cellphones, or texting, while driving.
The Associated Press Thursday did a long story about salesmen and attorneys who are livid that they may be prohibited from getting some work done and making phone calls as they travel within their territories or drive to see clients or go to court.
The story was about the reaction to a recommendation that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued Tuesday: That the states pass bans on texting and cellphone use by motorists.
One man who owns massage and waxing parlors told AP that he is on the road four days a week, and needs to be able to resolve customer issues immediately. This man uses a hands-free cell.
A lawyer told AP “that he racks up at least 25 billable hours each week while driving.”
Boo hoo.
Saving lives is more important that more billable hours on-the-go.