‘Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules’ will be discussed by Rocky River city government officials – on Monday - November 6th, 2006 @ 6 PM, @ Rocky River City Hall/Rocky River Council Chambers.

 

Will the Rocky River city council ‘pass these rules’ during the 2006 holidays?

 

Is, Bigger Rocky River city government - and Lesser Rocky River Resident Freedom 'coming again' to Rocky River?  

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For - Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules!

 

• More safety in Rocky River by preventing drivers of motor vehicles from using ‘cell phones’ while driving their vehicles – sounds like a winner?  Yet, think again.

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Against - Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules!

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• I am not enjoying the ‘comfort zone’ that perhaps Rocky River city government has.  On again, their potential ‘pinning down’ Rocky River residents freedom on yet another potential ‘traffic violation offense’.  If implemented, could be a ‘cash cow’ for Rocky River Municipal Court.  While Rocky River citizens’ lives are again, imposed on by Rocky River city government.

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Why Am I Uncomfortable About, Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules? 

You Decide!

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• First, I stand for Less Taxes, Less City Government, and More Freedom!  I stay true to 'my core belief'.

 

• ‘Rocky River mobile phone rules’ if implemented could take away your right as a driver of a motor vehicle to have a conversation on your cell phone while driving in Rocky River.  It could also increase the presence of Rocky River city government’s Police Department in your life! 

 

• Especially if a potential ticket from a Rocky River police officer may happen if you are caught driving and using your cell phone at the same time.  Big Brother?

 

• Less Freedom and Bigger Rocky River city government.  What else is there for Rocky River city government's elected and appointed officials?

 

• What about receiving an emergency phone call in traffic?  Is city council suggesting drivers in Rocky River are reckless and irresponsible as they drive?  Also if a driver is reckless in operating their motor vehicle in Rocky River.   I am sure “reckless driving” is already a ‘traffic violation offense’ that can be enforced by the Rocky River police.   Why create an overlapping law?

 

• C’mon now!  Are there a lot of reckless drivers and speed demons in Rocky River?  Center Ridge, Detroit and parts of Lake Road and our side streets are mostly 25 miles per hour.  Hilliard, Wooster and other parts of Lake Road are 35 miles per hour.  Where in Rocky River is there a potential for reckless driving and speed demons?

 

• Also, Rocky River’s traffic lights slow drivers to a crawl that try to travel through the entire city.  I lived on the west side of Cleveland from 1962 through 1990 - and in Rocky River since 1991 for a total of 44 plus years of my life.  I have always referred to Rocky River as the ‘city of lights’ – traffic lights that is.

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 As a Rocky River citizen,

I want the following ‘QUESTIONS’ answered ‘YES’ by Rocky River city government on ‘Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules’.   Before, they may even consider pushing for possibly ‘criminalizing cell phone use’ by the drivers of motor vehicles in Rocky River.

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1. Have (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Government Agencies completed any ‘community assessments’ in Rocky River?  To determine the amount of accidents, that drivers of motor vehicles have caused – while using cell phones in Rocky River?

 

2. If these (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County government agencies did those studies.   What are their stated findings in the amount of accidents caused by drivers using cell phones while driving in Rocky River?  If so, what is their ‘raw data’ on how they reached their conclusions? 

 

3. Again, if these (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Government Agencies had studies done.  Is there any written correspondence for example, by e-mail of a Federal Agency contacting a State of Ohio Agency to concur on their findings?  If so, then did these agencies concur there must be something done to alleviate the stated ‘traffic problem’ in Rocky River?  If so, I want to see a copy of the e-mail transmission(s).

 

4. Finally, if these (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Government Agencies had this said traffic information. Did the (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Government Agencies contact and share with Rocky River city government the information that was accumulated by these said government agencies, if indeed they did have this information?  If so, I want to see a copy of these said communication(s).

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In Conclusion to ‘Rocky River Mobile Phone Rules’

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• If there are results from (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Agency analysis suggesting an alarming rate of traffic accidents in Rocky River?  By those who use ‘cell phones’ while driving motor vehicles in Rocky River. PASS A LAW RESTRICTING CELL PHONE USE BY DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT DRIVE THROUGH ROCKY RIVER.  

 

• Yet, if there are not results from (1) Federal, (2) State and (3) County Agency analysis suggesting an alarming rate of traffic accidents in Rocky River?  By those who use ‘cell phones’ while driving motor vehicles in Rocky River.  DO NOT PASS A LAW RESTRICTING CELL PHONE USE BY DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT DRIVE THROUGH ROCKY RIVER. 

 

‘Less Rocky River city government’ and ‘More Freedom for Rocky River Residents’ is what I really want.  Why not?