Word to the wise -
Effective February 1, 2007, Winnetka Village Ordinance MC-7-2006 makes it illegal for a person to talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving a motor vehicle in Winnetka. Hands-free devices may be used while driving, either a mounted speaker phone or an earpiece that connects to your cell phone. The new ordinance does NOT apply when you are calling 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
According to the Illinois Secretary of State, using a cell phone while driving increases your chances of getting into an accident by 400 percent. Whew!
I believe that the group of persons hit hardest by this ordinance are the multi-tasking Realtors who are otherwise seen steering the car, dialing a client on the cell phone, thumbing through half a dozen listing sheets, and checking an appointment time on the pda while balancing a take-out sandwich on his/her lap - simultaneously. The North Shore streets are just a little safer now, thanks to the Winnetka ordinance! :-)
2 comments:
I was recently almost hit by a cutie pie in a Hummer while driving on Hibbard Road in Winnetka. She was yakking away on her cell phone and oblivious of anybody driving a normal sized vehicle. Though the new cell phone law seems to be an inconvenience, I am happy to comply. I wonder what the general consensus is?
We don't like it but we can live with it. Now, how about a fine for people that don't turn their ringers off and/or talk loudly in theaters and restaurants.
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