Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive then shocks you [video]

Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by foxpurple on Monday June 28, 2021 @05:53PM (#27668688)

The solution is cameras on the streets paired with phone usage detection then if you get caught, your license is instantly terminated and you have to reapply for it.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by faeyanpiraat on Monday June 28, 2021 @06:19PM (#27669002)

You cannot be that harsh.

Losing your licence for DUI is reasonable, as you have to take several willful steps to get into that situation.

Picking up your phone for whatever reason is instinctual.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by foxpurple on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @12:52AM (#27671906)

You can be that harsh when talking about controlling a piece of fast moving machinery around other people. You very easily have the ability to kill people and if you aren’t able to properly operate a car then you should be able to in public.

Sure, some people are physically incapable of not checking Instagram. That’s ok. They just aren’t suited for driving.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by faeyanpiraat on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @08:49AM (#27687819)

I'm sorry but I think your views are too idealistic.

Based on your standards nobody would be on the roads.

You've also moved the goalpost, I haven't talked about browsing instagram while driving, in that case I agree with you, those people who cannot resist doing so should not be allowed to drive.

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