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JoshBobGuptaMarley · 04-10-2012, 08:39 PM

Glad your all ok. They need to start treating drivers who text while driving like people who drink and drive. Do you think the camaro played a part in everyone coming out ok?...other than God of course.

mulehead7 · 04-10-2012, 09:06 PM

DOT has implemented new rules eliminating any phone use while behind the wheel of any commercial vehicles. No blue tooth, hands free, etc are allowed. The only allowable handset is the old style CB radio handset connected to a two way radio. Texting is absolutely 100% against the law while operating a commercial vehicle. You are not even allowed to reach for your phone. The law and punishments are listed and implemented on January 1, 2012. Check the DOT website or have your lawyer do it. I spend a fair amount of time on the road each day. Texting while driving is equal to or worse than DUI.

Parag · 04-10-2012, 09:09 PM

i got rear ended like that by a guy in a rav4 doing 40, completely totaled his car, my hitch ball was stuck in the block of the engine. all my truck needed was a new hitch, exhaust and bumper. the bed actually hit the cab by the back window. damn people dont realize how lucky they are they dont kill people.

PLuche · 04-10-2012, 09:13 PM

Glad both of you turned out ok.

Maybe next time you wont keep you Camaro as a garage queen and truely drive it so you can enjoy it as much as possible no matter if it rains or shines.

Prime · 04-10-2012, 09:30 PM

I am happy you and your daughter are fine.

Steve Dallas · 04-10-2012, 09:32 PM

You know, texting and walking can be dangerous too...

Mikey193 · 04-10-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthpanda

Kill it, kill it with fire.

Everything will be alright, and remember that things happen for a reason and there is always a positive to take from this.
Take care.

I agree with this guy. Thank god you and your daughter is okay. But hey maybe you might get that convertible zl1 now. But most important is that you and your daughter is safe

Silverlsinva · 04-10-2012, 09:59 PM

I dont even talk on my phone and drive and i have it hooked up to bluetooth in case someone calls i can answer on the steering wheel. That does suck that people havent learned not to text and drive yet. Its almost as bad as drunk drivers it seems. Maybe one day they will put something in cars to disable texting while driving.

Apex Paul · 04-10-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Its almost as bad as drunk drivers it seems.

I think worse! At least drunks are looking at the road, even if it's blurry.

To the OP, Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad that no serious injuries were incurred.

theragtopguy · 04-10-2012, 10:02 PM

What a shame. But, it's good that you or your daughter weren't hurt. Hopefully, the truck driver will get the book thrown at him!!

grocerygetter · 04-10-2012, 10:43 PM

mulehead7...you are incorrect. You can use handsfree/ bluetooth type headsets still. No cell phone in your hand and definitely no texting at all in a CMV.

RubyCamaro · 04-10-2012, 11:00 PM

I am very glad you & your daughter are not seriously injured. I know you are broken hearted about your Camaro but she gave her life to save yours & your daughter's. Our Camaros are good about that. I hope you get that ZL1 and a lot more compensation from that truck driver & his company.

90503 · 04-11-2012, 12:15 AM

Make 'em pay!...Your melons were whiplashed more than you realize...don't settle, or tell them you're OK...stay under a doctor's care and keep your claim open...

Sorry to hear about the "accident"...that type of thing is why my kid drives a full size pick-up, and the reason why I quit riding street bikes...life is gone in a flash...

Good luck

Nessal · 04-11-2012, 12:24 AM

I don't usually condone this...but SUE.

04-10-2012, 08:39 PM	#15
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Glad your all ok. They need to start treating drivers who text while driving like people who drink and drive. Do you think the camaro played a part in everyone coming out ok?...other than God of course. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

04-10-2012, 09:06 PM	#16
mulehead7 stubborn as a ... Drives: '94 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: K.C. MO Posts: 464 View My Garage	DOT has implemented new rules eliminating any phone use while behind the wheel of any commercial vehicles. No blue tooth, hands free, etc are allowed. The only allowable handset is the old style CB radio handset connected to a two way radio. Texting is absolutely 100% against the law while operating a commercial vehicle. You are not even allowed to reach for your phone. The law and punishments are listed and implemented on January 1, 2012. Check the DOT website or have your lawyer do it. I spend a fair amount of time on the road each day. Texting while driving is equal to or worse than DUI. __________________

04-10-2012, 09:09 PM	#17
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	i got rear ended like that by a guy in a rav4 doing 40, completely totaled his car, my hitch ball was stuck in the block of the engine. all my truck needed was a new hitch, exhaust and bumper. the bed actually hit the cab by the back window. damn people dont realize how lucky they are they dont kill people. __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

04-10-2012, 09:13 PM	#18
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 489	Glad both of you turned out ok. Maybe next time you wont keep you Camaro as a garage queen and truely drive it so you can enjoy it as much as possible no matter if it rains or shines. __________________

04-10-2012, 09:32 PM	#20
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	You know, texting and walking can be dangerous too... __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

04-10-2012, 09:30 PM	#19
Prime Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 52 View My Garage	I am happy you and your daughter are fine.

04-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#22
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I dont even talk on my phone and drive and i have it hooked up to bluetooth in case someone calls i can answer on the steering wheel. That does suck that people havent learned not to text and drive yet. Its almost as bad as drunk drivers it seems. Maybe one day they will put something in cars to disable texting while driving.

04-10-2012, 10:02 PM	#24
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,861 View My Garage	What a shame. But, it's good that you or your daughter weren't hurt. Hopefully, the truck driver will get the book thrown at him!! __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

04-10-2012, 10:43 PM	#25
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	mulehead7...you are incorrect. You can use handsfree/ bluetooth type headsets still. No cell phone in your hand and definitely no texting at all in a CMV. __________________ -John S.

04-10-2012, 11:00 PM	#26
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	I am very glad you & your daughter are not seriously injured. I know you are broken hearted about your Camaro but she gave her life to save yours & your daughter's. Our Camaros are good about that. I hope you get that ZL1 and a lot more compensation from that truck driver & his company. __________________

04-11-2012, 12:15 AM	#27
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,564	Make 'em pay!...Your melons were whiplashed more than you realize...don't settle, or tell them you're OK...stay under a doctor's care and keep your claim open... Sorry to hear about the "accident"...that type of thing is why my kid drives a full size pick-up, and the reason why I quit riding street bikes...life is gone in a flash... Good luck

04-11-2012, 12:24 AM	#28
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I don't usually condone this...but SUE.

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