[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Amen. One of my very worst pet peeves. Unfortunately, that has kind of come out on this very forum a time or two, as I've made an ass of myself on more than one occasion with my over the top expression of such. So, trying not to beat this dead horse once again, just one quick observation.

Washington has passed "tough on distracted driving" legislation. I think most Washington drivers, particularly motorcyclists, would agree it has had absolutely no affect. I think because it is not tough enough. It needs to be treated just like a DUI. Arrested, car impounded, and perhaps most importantly as a deterrent value - the device gets confiscated and held for evidence until the trial date. If found guilty, it is not returned. Do we give the bottle back to the drunk? Do we give the gun back to they guy that robbed the liquor store when he gets out? Hammer these people and hammer them hard. The prospect of merely being fined has done nothing to curb this behavior.



Yeah... once you are in, due to the lack of instructors, you find yourself continually being asked to take more classes in addition to the ones you have scheduled. It's a tough deal. I felt I should "give back", so I took my turn in the barrel, but there just are not enough who are willing to do so.



A lot easier for students to push in their first day or two of the class as well.

I have to agree 100%. The fines are just not going to change behavior. On a CONSTANT basis I am behind some idiot at a light and the light turns green and they sit there screwing with their phone, and not driving. I watch drivers that just can't keep their vehicle in their own lanes because they are looking down at the phone and not the road. We need to get medieval on their asses.