Use of Mobile Devices While Driving

What are your thoughts on proposed ordinances on the use of handheld devices while driving?

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	Response Percent	Response Count
Option 1	14.1%	27
Option 2	68.8%	132
Option 3	17.2%	33

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October 30, 2016, 9:17 AM

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I am adamantly opposed to restrictions on phone use when the vehicle is not in motion (I.e. Stopped at a red light or sitting in stalled traffic). I wholeheartedly support all restrictions for any vehicle that is in motion.

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What is your preferred option (pick one)?

(Option 1)

CANNOT use a mobile device while driving to:

Text
Use social media
Play games
Type into a phone-based GPS system
Use any other phone-based applications

CAN use a mobile device to:

make a call

(Option 2)

CANNOT use a mobile device while driving – including when stopped at a traffic light to:

Make a hand-held phone call
Text
Use social media
Play games
Type into a phone-based GPS system
Use any other phone-based applications

CAN use a mobile device to:

Make a phone call, only in hands-free or Bluetooth modes
For navigation, only in hands-free or Bluetooth modes

(Option 3)

Do not agree with either #1 or #2

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