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Governator: 'Swift Action' for Wife's Serial Car Phone Use

But TMZ catches Maria Shriver on cell behind wheel after Schwarzenegger promise

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(Newser) – California’s ban on using cell phones (other than hands-free) while behind the wheel is loosely enforced at best, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is promising “swift action” after TMZ brought wife Maria Shriver’s serial violations to his attention today. Schwarzenegger made the promise via Twitter to TMZ boss Harvey Levin—only to see the gossip outfit catch Shriver in the act again hours later in Los Angeles.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Twitter feed.
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polstroad
Oct 13, 09 6:56 PM CDT
That is a problem throughout the nation. Only seizing the phone, impounding it, and a heavy fine will end abuse...you don't warn a drunk driver to stay off the drinks and send him on his way after a mild warning. Reply
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KennyBoy
Oct 13, 09 8:14 PM CDT
"Only seizing the phone, impounding it, and a heavy fine will end abuse". Really? That's the only way? Pilots operate radios, navigate and fly the plane doing it right is part of their test. We could train people to do it right and test them for the privilege. I'm sure there are other ways. After all there are at least five different ways to measure the height of a building with a barometer.
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Unaffiliated
Oct 13, 09 8:54 PM CDT
Well said, KennyBoy. But I'm afraid the public would never go for it, as too few people would be able to pass such stringent tests. Maybe there's yet another way...still, impounding phones doesn't seem like a smart idea either. And I'm sure someone would complain about speech freedoms and the government impeding their ability to talk.
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DarkFrancis
Oct 13, 09 10:47 PM CDT
First offence: fine. Second offence: fine and seizure of phone. Third offence: fine and seizure of car. Fourth offence: Fine and removal of arms.
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Janniel
Oct 14, 09 8:21 AM CDT
KennyBoy, your analogy doesn't quite hold up. Pilots can operate radios hands free, while in many cases the plane flies itself. They don't have kids darting out in traffic, or lane changers cutting in front of them, or any other of the countless decisions that drivers have to make, without the help of a co-pilot or auto-pilo or just plain clear sky ahead of themt.
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