Should cellphone use without a hands-free system while driving be banned?

Asked by ABC 17 News

383 Votes

Should cellphone use without a hands-free system while driving be banned?

76%

Yes Yes

24%

No No

76%

Yes

The Missouri Department of Transportation backs a bill that would do just that, after an especially deadly 2021 on state highways.

The Missouri Department of Transportation backs a bill that would do just that, after an especially deadly 2021 on state highways. Show Less

3 Comments

Larry Sabulsky

I see drivers swerving all over the road because they are texting. Texting need to be done while the car is not moving. Hands free operation is not bad. My phone blue tooths into my radio.

Max

Many people can't drive without a phone in their hand. Those people should not be allowed to have a phone in their car.

Jack L

Thanks for the misinformation False Fax Max

Adam Schrader

So govt saying you can't use a phone while driving because idiots will hurt or kill people is ok. But govt saying you must wear a mask or be vaxxed because idiots will hurt or kill people is just horrible and unconstitutional.?

Max

Simple Adam, this is a legislative action, not an unconstitutional mandate. There is a difference, just in case you and Jackal, can't figure that out.

Max

Hands free devices are available for cars for under $30, and one of my cars has one. They work great. No need to hold a phone.

24%

No

Missouri currently only bans cellphone use for drivers 21 or younger.

Missouri currently only bans cellphone use for drivers 21 or younger. Show Less

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Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

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196 Votes

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

28%

Yes Yes

72%

No No

28%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

72%

No

4 Comments

Fred

Almost as bad an idea as replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes!

Max

You finally got one right. Did you have help?

Harry D

A new tax is not the answer to the city's budget problems. City leaders need to live within your means, like everyone else. Vote NO on the new taxes.

Steve Baumann

We already pay enough in taxes. The City needs to check it's priorities and pull funding from programs that truly are not conductive to the day to day lives of the general tax paying citizen. Focus on the core competencies, not liberal dream programs.

Zaos Gonzolez

Your own safety is your own responsibility.

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

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342 Votes

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

1 Comment

Harry D

Most people already drive 75 MPH, at least. Trust the people.

62%

No

2 Comments

Bob Reynolds

A lot of people drive faster than the posted speed limit - 75 to 80 instead of 70. Increasing the speed limit will just push the actual travel rates higher - 80 to 85 instead of 75. With all of the heavy trucks on the road (some that drive slow), higher speeds are just dangerous.

Shelley Vansell

Drivers are already driving 5 to 10 miles over the current limits so if it's increased I'm pretty sure they'll exceed the new limits.

ABC 17 News

Should cellphone use without a hands-free system while driving be banned?

76% Yes Yes

24% No No

76% Yes

24% No

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

28% Yes Yes

72% No No

28% Yes

72% No

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

76%

Yes Yes

24%

No No

76%

Yes

24%

No

28%

Yes Yes

72%

No No

28%

Yes

72%

No

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No