My god! You actually need all your senses for your own safety and that of others while operating machinery? Who would have though!
 
Seriously guys. Arguing that this is bullshit because "you can listen to the radio as loud as you can" is retarded because you shouldn't be doing that either. It's almost like you'd eat toxic waste if THE MAN was not there to tell you it's a retarded idea.
 
The fact that the OP is even whining about this when he lives in a military base is just the cherry on top of the retard sundae.

" Wtf? I don't know what I am more shocked by, the fact that you got ticketed, or the fact that people here feel you deserved it.   I have never heard of this offense. If you can use a phone while you drive, they suggest hands free methods. Besides a bluetooth base and speakerphone, any other option will include something being in your ear. Also, playing music loudly isn't an offense is it? This makes no sense. I too use my ipod at times, specifically for the bombcast. My car doesn't have an aux jack and all the radio transmitters I used are shit.   The fact that he ticketed you when it is your first offense is also quite strange. I feel for you OP. "

" @Evilsbane said:

"  I mean When is the last fucking time someone blew their horn and it was actually something you needed to pay attention to? People just hit there horn to hit so sound is not really a factor when driving I really don't think it is unless its a siren but I can here that shit just fine WITH music loud or with headphones. "

Wow.    Have you ever honked your horn to prevent someone from hitting you?  I've prevented accidents on many occasions with my horn. "

" @Detrian: I dont know about you, but I don't give a shit what the "Man" has to say about my safety.  This is a country based upon freedoms.  The freedom to decided how to live your life, so long as your decision does not impede the pursuit of happiness or safety of others.  if i want to fucking eat toxic waste, who the fuck is the man to say i cant.  its my body and my life and i'll live it how i please.    With that said, those stupid enough to go eat toxic waste don't really deserve anybody's time of day to try and save.  Darwin had a damn good theory and the government seems to have forgotten it.   Edit: also, as has been previous stated, the government has decided that one does not need the assistance of hearing in order to operate a motor vehicle.  As deaf people are allowed to drive.  Edit 2: Apple ear-bud headphones are allowed in many states, in compliance with hands free phoning laws,  for in-car use.  Also, to address court fees and costs.  If you just show up to court to argue your ticket and you have a good point, you dont' have to pay anything.  Even when you lose the argument, most judges (that i've witnessed in my midwestern state) will not assess you court fees for 5 minutes of talk.  The only time you have to pay serious money for court time is if you sue. "

" @Unknown_Pleasures said:

" @Mrskidders said:

" Sounds stupid to me.  Don't pay it, take them to court and fight it.  Get you for anything these days. "

Yeah go to court so he can just pay more money in court cost, smart idea...he broke a law and was caught red handed there is no way he would win the court case. "

I actually considered it.  If I had been only wearing one earbud I could've taken it to court and won... but I was wearing both. "

That law is pretty much garbage, since I can barely hear shit over traffic with the default ear buds. People listen to music way louder.

" @Detrian: I dont know about you, but I don't give a shit what the "Man" has to say about my safety.  This is a country based upon freedoms.  The freedom to decided how to live your life, so long as your decision does not impede the pursuit of happiness or safety of others. "

Dude I am picturing you driving with huge ass DJ like headphones and getting pulled over, which would be hilarious.

"The fact that the OP is even whining about this when he lives in a military base is just the cherry on top of the retard sundae. "

"

Dude I am picturing you driving with huge ass DJ like headphones and getting pulled over, which would be hilarious.

"

" My god! You actually need all your senses for your own safety and that of others while operating machinery? Who would have though!
 
Seriously guys. Arguing that this is bullshit because "you can listen to the radio as loud as you can" is retarded because you shouldn't be doing that either. It's almost like you'd eat toxic waste if THE MAN was not there to tell you it's a retarded idea.  The fact that the OP is even whining about this when he lives in a military base is just the cherry on top of the retard sundae. "

I take it all you guys and girls giving the OP a bunch of shit for driving w/headphones on aren't hypocrites. You know, because none of you ever speed, roll through stops, go through yellow lights you could have made a stop at, eat while driving, answer the phone, change the radio station, look at your GPS, reach for something in the dashboard,  bag, floor of the passenger side or backseat, put on makeup, play loud music, drive while sleepy, drunk or stoned, check yourself out in the mirror, drive with a leg up, change lanes without signaling, or anything at all that would make it even the slightest bit more dangerous for others on the road. . .
 
Of course, when you do any of these things, it's because you can handle it and the regulations are too strict. Not because you put your own personal needs above the safety of others.
 
Yes, driving with headphones on isn't the safest thing to do and it's currently against the law but try not to be the stereotypical internet douche about your opinion. Unless you're just trying to draw attention to yourself in how funny you can be about being a dick. In which case. Good job troll.  Well done.

i am just amazed how far the human race has gone before the US government was here to tell us all how to live our lives

That cop was probably low on his quota and was just looking for ways to incriminate someone.

Its because you can't hear whats going on around you. Listen to it on the car radio, there is plenty of inexpensive options.

i find it stupid that they would do that. there are people out there that have big subs and amps in their cars that are loud. you can hear their *BOOM BOOM* all the way down the road. i just say that when i listen to music on mp3 player i put it on low so i can also hear what is going around me. i usually only use it when playing forza 3 because them music on there isn't loud enough. 
 
kind of stupid that it cost $55 for it. i didn't know you could get a ticket for it.

I knew this was a law, but never got it. Why the hell do you need to hear things while driving? 
anyway, I got pulled over for speeding, but rather than just having to pay the fine I have to show up in court for some reason...hrmmmm. Oh well, since the cops don't even show up half the time I might get off with nothing.

" That cop was probably low on his quota and was just looking for ways to incriminate someone. "

I think this also applies when riding a bike as well, but I've never been stopped.

" He gave you some slack, $55 is nothing for a moving violation.
"

Totally justified. It has been a law for a long time man. Listening to a stereo is one thing because it is ambient noise around you. You can still hear things. Placing headphones in your ears that DIRECTLY block your ear canal cancel out a lot more noise, especially ear buds. It sucks that you got a ticket, but it is your fault. When you are driving you are expected to be aware of your surroundings. I generally hear a police/fire truck/ambulance siren waaaaaay before I see it and it tips me off to watch for it. They probably couldn't care less if you can hear some dude laying on his horn because he thinks you accelerate to slowly off of a green light. They want you to be ready for government vehicles.

" @zityz said:

"  At least you wern't texting on your phone whilst driving. That's worse. "

Dude, there's no problem with texting.  I do it all the time, and when I'm in downtown...I can connect to Comcast over the city WiFi and I place my laptop on my lap while I drive.  It's safe if you know what you're doing and it's important when I have a law paper due that day and whatnot.  Plus my car automatically stops if I'm about to hit something, as I found out one night.   "

It's almost like you'd eat toxic waste if THE MAN was not there to tell you it's a retarded idea.

It's justified. Don't do it again. 
 
/thread

" I take it all you guys and girls giving the OP a bunch of shit for driving w/headphones on aren't hypocrites. You know, because none of you ever speed, roll through stops, go through yellow lights you could have made a stop at, eat while driving, answer the phone, change the radio station, look at your GPS, reach for something in the dashboard,  bag, floor of the passenger side or backseat, put on makeup, play loud music, drive while sleepy, drunk or stoned, check yourself out in the mirror, drive with a leg up, change lanes without signaling, or anything at all that would make it even the slightest bit more dangerous for others on the road. . .  Of course, when you do any of these things, it's because you can handle it and the regulations are too strict. Not because you put your own personal needs above the safety of others.  Yes, driving with headphones on isn't the safest thing to do and it's currently against the law but try not to be the stereotypical internet douche about your opinion. Unless you're just trying to draw attention to yourself in how funny you can be about being a dick. In which case. Good job troll.  Well done. "

" @broqz said:

" i know its not the same thing but its not illieagal to drive if you are 100% deaf. "

Well, if you know it's not the same thing, why make a retarded post? "

" @KaosAngel said:

" @zityz said:

"  At least you wern't texting on your phone whilst driving. That's worse. "

Dude, there's no problem with texting.  I do it all the time, and when I'm in downtown...I can connect to Comcast over the city WiFi and I place my laptop on my lap while I drive.  It's safe if you know what you're doing and it's important when I have a law paper due that day and whatnot.  Plus my car automatically stops if I'm about to hit something, as I found out one night.   "

Driving while texting is pretty dangerous. It makes the driver not focus on the road and the driver should always focus on the road.  A couple of days ago my mother and I were almost in a car accident because some guy was texting with his phone instead of paying attention to the red light he ran through. Just because you can somehow focus on the road and text at the same time does not mean everyone can. "

I enjoy reading the posts from people who do things that are illegal and get caught for it. Therefor they are usually reprimanded for it as the law dictates, of course this means there is something wrong with the system and they did nothing wrong. 

" @fullmetal5550 said:

" @KaosAngel said:

" @zityz said:

"  At least you wern't texting on your phone whilst driving. That's worse. "

Dude, there's no problem with texting.  I do it all the time, and when I'm in downtown...I can connect to Comcast over the city WiFi and I place my laptop on my lap while I drive.  It's safe if you know what you're doing and it's important when I have a law paper due that day and whatnot.  Plus my car automatically stops if I'm about to hit something, as I found out one night.   "

Driving while texting is pretty dangerous. It makes the driver not focus on the road and the driver should always focus on the road.  A couple of days ago my mother and I were almost in a car accident because some guy was texting with his phone instead of paying attention to the red light he ran through. Just because you can somehow focus on the road and text at the same time does not mean everyone can. "

That. It's a stupid thing to do and you got caught. Stop complaining. "

" @gla55jAw said:

" @fullmetal5550 said:

" @KaosAngel said:

" @zityz said:

"  At least you wern't texting on your phone whilst driving. That's worse. "

Dude, there's no problem with texting.  I do it all the time, and when I'm in downtown...I can connect to Comcast over the city WiFi and I place my laptop on my lap while I drive.  It's safe if you know what you're doing and it's important when I have a law paper due that day and whatnot.  Plus my car automatically stops if I'm about to hit something, as I found out one night.   "

Driving while texting is pretty dangerous. It makes the driver not focus on the road and the driver should always focus on the road.  A couple of days ago my mother and I were almost in a car accident because some guy was texting with his phone instead of paying attention to the red light he ran through. Just because you can somehow focus on the road and text at the same time does not mean everyone can. "

That. It's a stupid thing to do and you got caught. Stop complaining. "

No see this is another dude that texts.  I got caught with earbuds but KaosAngel texts and hasn't gotten caught. "

" I hear ya, I would want to block out the sounds of people screaming as I ran them over too. "

Is it justified? Probably not. I see it as the same as a dude with his radio blasting and as long as your not using noise canceling headphones I don't see a problem with it. It's just that it does look bad to a cop cause he just assumes that your being reckless thinking you can't hear whats around you.