Blog Layout

Mobile Cell Phones Are about to Be Disabled

Lance Sharp • Dec 21, 2008

Let’s face it; we all know that one of the leading causes of car crashes in the USA and Canada is people talking on their cell phones. No attention to the road while driving is an accident on the way to happening. It’s just that simple.

Well, the good news is on its way in the war against cell phone addicted drivers who make driving hazardous due to their inattention. No this isn’t a new law enforcement gig or a radar-tracking device to detect cell phone signals while the driver is piloting over 2,000 pounds of steel.

It’s not even a new law brought into being by a state legislature. California and New York have the right idea with a ban on cell phones while driving without a headset. Sure that gives the driver two hands, but it doesn’t give them their attention span when they’re talking to someone.

We’ve all been there and done that. You get into a heated conversation with someone and your attention is on “him or her,” not on your driving. This split attention trick is OK if you happen to be at home, but while driving it can mean the difference between getting to your destination unharmed or having a nasty smash up.

What’s so new that we could get excited about in the war against cell phones being used while behind the wheel of a car? Thanks to some tech-savvy Canadian entrepreneurs, there is a new device on the market that actually disables cell phones for real-time talking. And not just that – it shuts them down so they can’t text or receive messages either.

That’s the other dangerous thing that a lot of younger drivers are doing these days, texting while steering a car. Hello? The consequences of this have the potential to kill.

This new device, created by Aegis Mobility, is called DriveAssistT and here is how it works. It’s simple, yet beautifully complex and innovative! The cell phone shuts down while it is moving at a speed associated with a vehicle. This takes the decision to use the cell phone right out of the driver’s hands and puts the safety back behind the wheel – along with some common sense.

Compare this new gadget to a Breathalyzer installed in a car that keeps drunk drivers from starting their engines. DriveAssistT keeps yakjacks from doing anything with their cell phones while they’re on the road. Law enforcement will love this invention.

Inside this device is a motion detector that figures out if the phone is moving. If it is, it will send a signal to the cell phone carrier to hold ALL messages until the driver is done.

The DriveAssistT is due out sometime in 2009 and may cost about $10 to $20 a month when rented from your cell phone service provider. This is chump change when you consider over 42 thousand people die in car crashes every year, and 7% of those accidents are as a result of people talking on cell phones while driving.

Lance Sharp of The Sharp Firm is an Austin personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury and accident law in Austin Texas. The lawyers at The Sharp Firm have a collective 40 years experience in being Austin injury lawyers. To learn more contact us today.

By Lance Sharp 13 Jun, 2018
Lower back problems are a common injury people can experience following an auto accident. It’s important to know what to look for so you can get the right treatment. You also want to legally protect yourself. Symptoms of a lower back injury The back is highly susceptible to injury after a person experiences sudden movement (jerking) and/or […] The post Experiencing lower back pain after an auto accident appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 22 Apr, 2018
After a car or motorcycle accident occurs, a lot of commotion typically results as passerby, police, ambulances and/or tow trucks arrive on the scene. At first, you may not know what to do. You might also feel confused or frightened. These are normal feelings, but it’s important to try to not to panic and be […] The post What to do in the aftermath of a auto accident appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 22 Mar, 2018
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, this can have a significant and frightening impact on your life. While nothing can change what has happened, you do have legal options that can help to make your life less stressful. In cases of personal injury, you […] The post What legal options do I have after a car accident injury? appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 19 Feb, 2018
Roughly 80% of motorcycle accidents result in serious injury across the United States. Comparatively, only 20% of car crashes will lead to severe injuries or death. The National Traffic Safety Administration reports that you are up to 26 times more likely to be killed while riding a motorcycle than in a passenger vehicle. There is very little protecting you […] The post What are the top injuries caused in a motorcycle crash? appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 23 Jan, 2018
What are the proper steps to take after you have been in an auto accident? See below for a quick rundown of the proper steps to take.   Share this Image On Your Site

Please include attribution to https://sharpfirm.com with this graphic.

’What

By Lance Sharp 09 Jan, 2018
Medical malpractice cases are often complex – they require thorough investigation, expert testimony (in most states), and can take a lot of time to resolve. Before a medical malpractice case even begins, it is imperative to select a skilled, experienced attorney to guide you through your case. A. – Preliminary Investigation Your attorney will need to collect […] The post The Five Stages of a Medical Malpractice Case appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 02 Jan, 2018
Would you believe nearly 64% of fatal vehicle crashes occur while traveling in a straight line? It was hard to believe until we viewed the statistics ourselves. See below for the full information. Source: https://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx Share this Image On Your Site



Please include attribution to https://sharpfirm.com with this graphic.



By Lance Sharp 29 Nov, 2017
Texas law contains a protection mechanism to prevent stale claims from being litigated. It is called the statute of limitations. This places a time limit on when an action may be filed. It is based on the date of the incident and for most personal injury claims, it is two years. Most of the time, […] The post Medical Malpractice in Texas: Statute of Limitations appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 15 Nov, 2017
If you are involved in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, you may have friends who insist that you can handle your claim on your own. This overlooks the advantages a personal injury attorney offers in the administration of your claim. When you hire an attorney for these matters you enjoy: Legal expertise. You will […] The post Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney? appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
By Lance Sharp 20 Oct, 2017
Adults have the right to enjoy a drink in Texas, but when they become intoxicated (visibly or otherwise), Texas bars and other drinking establishments are legally required to stop serving them. Not all places do, either because the server fails to realize that their customer has had too much or they’re more concerned about the […] The post Dram Shop Liability: Who Should I Sue in a Drunk Driving Accident? appeared first on The Sharp Firm.
More Posts
Share by: