New York eyes a ‘breathlyzer’ for texting while driving

[Madmallard]

Known as a Breathalyzer for distracted drivers, emerging technology that can detect actions on a smartphone is being promoted by lawmakers.

Supporters of the technology gathered at the state Capitol this week to demonstrate the new tools and promote a legislative proposal to allow police to field test the devices at accident scenes.

“We are having more distracted driving accidents than drunk driving,” said state Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Hudson Valley Republican. “This is the next step.”

“Distracted driving impairment is equal to the drinking impairment and needs to be dealt with,” said Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, a Brooklyn Democrat. Ortiz and Murphy are sponsoring the bill.

The technology is still in development. But the concept is a device that would use cutting-edge software to determine whether a person’s smartphone was being used at the time of an accident. Supporters said police officers would be allowed — without a search warrant — to connect the device to a person’s smartphone to scan it for recent activity. Drivers who refuse to turn over their phones would face penalties, according to the legislation.

New York eyes a ‘breathlyzer’ for texting while driving

 

[GOYABEAN]

Ban cars problem fixed let the state supply public transportation they get enough of the tax payers money and

 

[Blimey]

I had this idea years ago. It is actually the only way to catch people doing this and it makes sense, given how much distracted driving causes crashes.

I am not pretending I am a boy scout in this matter.

 

[Podmonkey]

I'm not handing my cell phone over to be rummaged through. The authorites can go straight to hell.

 

[dubleuhb]

First at accident scenes, eventually any time we feel like, water getting hot froggy?

 

[Podmonkey]

First at accident scenes, eventually any time we feel like, water getting hot froggy?

They can try, but only if they feel like making national news that day.

 

[dubleuhb]

They can try, but only if they feel like making national news that day.

You will face penalties..for refusing

 

[Podmonkey]

You will face penalties..for refusing

That would be the least of anyone's concerns.

 

[GuyMontag]

Yet another way to ring the register, and a downstate "Republican" is backing this drivel. Little wonder why this state continues it's steady slide down the toilet. I do like the authoritarian power grab of disregarding the need for pesky search warrants, and basically wiping your ass with the Constitution.

 

[STS556]

First of all I hit my head and forgot my phone password.

Second, I can text in my car without ever touching my phone as well as search and play music over the Bluetooth connection. What proof would the authorities have that you were actually touching the phone at the time of an accident?

 

[Podmonkey]

I just don't want anyone to see my zebra porn collection.

 

[STS556]

I just don't want anyone to see my zebra porn collection.

I just don't want anyone to see my zebra porn collection.

Thats just plain sick. Why cant you be like normal people and watch donkey porn?

 

[Podmonkey]

Thats just plain sick. At least iam normal with my donkey porn!!


Thats just plain sick. Why cant you be like normal people and watch donkey porn?

Donkeys? That is so ordinary and tame! I have more............ exotic tastes.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I had this idea years ago. It is actually the only way to catch people doing this and it makes sense, given how much distracted driving causes crashes.

I am not pretending I am a boy scout in this matter.

I'm disappointed that someone on a second amendment forum who values his right to bear arms would willingly give up their right to unreasonable search and seizure like that.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Suppose I texted my wife and get into my car afterwards. A minute later i am involved in an accident.

Now what?

Same scenario but instead of my wife, it's 3am and I'm going home from work. I text the side chick. Now my wife knows I texted someone other then her at 3am.

What if my car's auto reply is enabled? What if my wife is using my phone while I drive? What if my kid is playing Candy Crush on my phone while I drive? What if 'm using Google Maps as my GPS?

How anyone can support this is beyond me.

 

[Darth]

What about "probable cause" before a search?

Just throw shit at the wall and see what sticks? It's not even reasonable suspicion. xD

 

[GuyMontag]

What about "probable cause" before a search?

Just throw shit at the wall and see what sticks? It's not even reasonable suspicion. xD

Enough with probable cause and presumption of innocence, the register needs ringing.

 

[Catskillkid]

So can I just have someone else blow into this breathalyzer like I do for the one with alcohol? BTW...anyone know how to get an ankle bracelet off?

 

[meketrefe]

I have my personal assistant Coco typing the messages for me.

 

[Marine Cpl]

What if you have 2 phones? One with a dead battery for the car only and another one hidden on your person. Will it be legal for them to pat you down to determine if you have more than one phone?

 

[Criticalt]

I just don't want anyone to see my zebra porn collection.

 

[Saltwater60]

I had this idea years ago. It is actually the only way to catch people doing this and it makes sense, given how much distracted driving causes crashes.

I am not pretending I am a boy scout in this matter.

Me neither, but why no search warrant. F that.

 

[Bvin66]

Suppose I texted my wife and get into my car afterwards. A minute later i am involved in an accident.

Now what?

Same scenario but instead of my wife, it's 3am and I'm going home from work. I text the side chick. Now my wife knows I texted someone other then her at 3am.

What if my car's auto reply is enabled? What if my wife is using my phone while I drive? What if my kid is playing Candy Crush on my phone while I drive? What if 'm using Google Maps as my GPS?

How anyone can support this is beyond me.

What if you stopped your car and parked in the middle of your trip to
use your phone?

 

[Marine Cpl]

What if you stopped your car and parked in the middle of your trip to
use your phone?

And after making your call, you pull out of your parking spot whether it be at a rest stop or what have you and get hit by a car.

 

[stuck in ny]

The anti gun liberals and the anti privacy "conservatives" can s*ck each other off in hell.

 

[ProgSpear]

Thats just plain sick. Why cant you be like normal people and watch donkey porn?

holy shit! you mean people actually watch that assembly stuff on C-SPAN?

 

[Jem45472]

Who wants to be the first with me to develop an app to disable it?

 

[pjzwtl]

Who wants to be the first with me to develop an app to disable it?

I already have one. It's called insurance and oops it's broken...in half

 

[Vinson57]

I'm not handing my cell phone over to be rummaged through. The authorites can go straight to hell.

This would be made, the same as refusing to submit BAL tests and penalties will be applied. The texting problem is out of control and needs to be dealt with.

I'm tired of looking at drivers looking down all the time and not at the road.

 

[Bob]

What phone?