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by Matt3o12_ 1312 days ago
So when I ride the bus or train, I'm allowed to use my phone? What about when I use an uber (or lift or any of the many many other local alternatives)?

Not everyone that moves at driving speeds is driving, especially in places outside of America.

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Oh, sure, there's tons of annoying cases, and it'll probably never be done, but it's certainly a feature that would save lives.
It would also cost lives. In a serious emergency you can start driving someone to the hospital and call 911. In rural areas when ambulances can take 45+ minutes being unable to call and drive can be a big issue.

That’s just one of many edge cases where disabling cellphone service for moving callers is downright dangerous.

Oh sure - there’s tons of reasons it hasn’t been done. But it would be an option - even if you could only dial 911 whilst moving or something.

Maybe make it an insurance lock feature!