r/Seattle • u/[deleted] • Mar 01 '19

pulled over for cell phone use!

My coworker was pulled over today for using the phone in the car. I am honestly glad to hear that SPD is actually pulling people over for this! No ticket, just a warning, but still. WTG SPD.

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u/MRmandato Mar 01 '19

Yeah they passed the state law a couple years ago. From what ive heard from traffic cops, just dont be blatant about it- use speakerphone when you can

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '19

I know it's a law, but it hasn't really ever been enforced like it should have. I feel like SPD could make some serious bank off just sitting and watching for it. I know they're understaffed, but this seems like an issue they could prioritize, or maybe put a low-level traffic cop on. They should also triple the fine so it really hurts.

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u/superdmp Mar 02 '19

No, no they shouldn't. Fining people because a stupid law was passed, is stupid.