Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x For anyone coming to CA for vacation, or those who live here, here are some FAQ for the new law, which goes into effect on 7/1/08. This is from my college website, but there's a link at the bottom to the CHP website. There is no grace period, since 7/1 is the end of the 2 year grace period. <a href="http://www.imperial.edu/admin/Media/File_Upload/126-Files/Safety%20MinuteV2%2008.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.imperial.edu/admin/...2008.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By FaMulan I'm good. I bought a blue tooth unit shortly after I got a new phone last year.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I cannot wait for this law to take effect. It's really bad in Southern Cal.
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm afraid I am just going to have to pay the fine. I can't hear on blue tooth earpieces and I can't not answer my phone for work. I've tried two blue tooth units and it doesn't work for me. Plus, I feel stupid having the cyborg on my ear. What, am I Uhura? No. If I can find a corded ear piece to quickly plug into my phone, I'd be happy. And I am open to solutions if you have any.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I got a speaker attachment at Costco - We will see this week if it works - If it works for me - it should then work for most since my truck is a diesel...
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I have the bluetooth, but find that the corded earpiece that came with the phone works much better. The only drawback? I can't have the ear piece and the charger plugged in at the same time. So I'll have to use the bluetooth if I'm charging the phone.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl I go to school in New York state, and they currently have cell phone laws like the new one in California. Here's a little secret: people still can't drive. People are still not courteous, they still don't signal. The law doesn't fix anything, it just gives you another thing to get fined for when you get pulled over. Now that I'm back in Florida, I make a point to talk on the cell phone while driving, just because I can. Flipping the bird (figuratively) to the state of New York's traffic laws. Good luck with the legislation and hopefully it will actually change things, but don't count on it. I have also been frustrated with the Bluetooth I tried. I had a hard time getting it set up so that I could hear well and was confident that the person I was talking to could hear me.
Originally Posted By mele <<I can't have the ear piece and the charger plugged in at the same time. So I'll have to use the bluetooth if I'm charging the phone.>> Have you checked with your phone company to see if they have a separate little plug you can get where you can have both plugged in at the same time. I, too, hate using Bluetooth and will continue using my corded earpiece. Each one has their drawbacks but the cord works better for me. I can't stand driving w/o using a handsfree set so the same law in my town doesn't bother me much.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut <<I'm afraid I am just going to have to pay the fine. I can't hear on blue tooth earpieces and I can't not answer my phone for work. I've tried two blue tooth units and it doesn't work for me. Plus, I feel stupid having the cyborg on my ear. What, am I Uhura? No. If I can find a corded ear piece to quickly plug into my phone, I'd be happy. And I am open to solutions if you have any.>> THE BEST solution I have found is the Parrot that wires into the stereo. I have it installed on my car. Phone connects to bluetooth. When you get a call, it mutes the music and rings. You can than answer the phone with one button press or set it to auto answer. It will also give you voice dial capabilities if your phone doesnt have it. It has worked great for me and jayna. Jayna has had hers in her civic for over a year with several different phones. I have it in my new Mazdaspeed3 on the stock stereo and it works great with my iPhone. I dont have to worry about missing a call cause I cant hear it or losing my headpiece that I would only wear in the car. No need to charge it as its wired into the car. The unit itself is small and comes in 3 flavors. No screen, monochrome screen and color screen. <a href="http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/hands-freecarkits" target="_blank">http://www.parrot.com/usa/prod...ecarkits</a> That link contains the units they currently make. I have never had it not work with a phone and I dont even have to take my phone out of my pocket. it just syncs up. it really is the best solution if you are in your car alot and need access to your phone. If you want to see pictures or see how it works, hit me up in e-mail. peeaanuut (at) gamil (dot) com. It really does work well and isnt too expensive. I also have the hook ups on install if you need, Just trying to look out for you guys. Also if you have had problems with bluetooth in the past it is usually because the headpiece is underpowered. Small headpiece equals small battery. This unit is powered by the cars battery and has plenty of juice to spare. jayna was synced into mine one time and I was on the phone. We got home and I kept talking and she went inside the house. WITH THE PHONE. But it stayed synced and I finished the conversation. It really does settle alot of the bluetooth headaches.
Originally Posted By Elderp I got a speaker thing at Radio Shack. I don't like something hanging off my ear.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Neither do I. That's why I keep Q-Tips with me all the time...oh, you're talking about earpieces. Never mind. I usually leave my phone on speaker when I'm driving, but I guess I'll leave the earpiece in the car.
Originally Posted By Ursula Thank you, nutty! Does the Parrot work with a 13 year-old car with an aftermarket CD player/stereo?
Originally Posted By jdub Three Things: Thing One: The stereo plugins sound cool. For now, I have a wired 2-earpiece plugin that I love--I use it when I'm inside, too, as I can now hear on the phone better than ever! Thing Two: Can't WAIT for the Shut Up & Drive law to take effect! Thing Three: People who leave their blueteeth in look like total Tools
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Ursula: it will work on any radio, stock or aftermarket as long as you do not have an external amp hooked up to the front speakers. It can be done if you have an amp but takes some creative wiring and is usually a pain in the butt. Another thing you might concider is that manufacturer or your headunit might have a bluetooth unit for you. What is the make and model number of the headunit and I can find out for you.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x <<People who leave their blueteeth in look like total Tools>> ever see George Lopez's America's Mexican stand up?? ROFL Check YouTube...I'd check and link it, but I'm sure it's not edited
Originally Posted By LuLu >>Shut Up & Drive law << If only... as said before, this law will have no effect on how poorly people drive. It's the distraction, not holding a phone, that causes accidents.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Just bought a "Supertooth" for the car. So far we have synched it with our phones and added the phone #'s and used it as a speakerphone to call our kids. It's been pretty easy and we are going to try it out in the car on our way home from Reno today. I knew DH would never get used to the Bluetooth and I never talk on the phone while I'm driving anyway because I seriously can't do it. I can however walk and chew gum at the same time Interesting thread to see what everyone is planning to do Thanks xPPx
Originally Posted By jdub >> It's the distraction, not holding a phone, that causes accidents.<< Well, it's both. The best option, of course, is to NOT use the phone at all. Some people, they seem to be UNABLE to drive without talking on the phone! I've been nearly run into by people backing out of a parking space, already blahblahblahing away.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney <<>>Shut Up & Drive law << If only... as said before, this law will have no effect on how poorly people drive. It's the distraction, not holding a phone, that causes accidents.>> This law makes no sense. Of course it's the distraction of talking that causes problems, a lot of people drive with one hand while doing things with the other such as eating, changing the radio/CD, shifting gears. How come eating while driving, or having a stick-shift car are not illegal?? They should either make it illegal to talk on the phone while driving, or leave it alone. BTW, in this law it states that texting while driving is NOT illegal? So you can hold your phone to text, which I'd have to look at my phone and use both hands to do, but not to talk!!???!! Makes NO sense at all.
