The Statesman is reporting that Austin Police Officer Andrew Pietrowski has resigned retired after making inappropriate sexist comments to KUT reporter Joy Diaz.
Austin’s Ordinance Banning “Driving With Hand-Held Electronics” Takes Effect January 1, 2015
In Austin, it will soon be a violation of city ordinance to use hand-held electronic devices while driving or cycling. Distracted driving is a legitimate concern but I’m not sure it’s a good idea to give police officers yet another means to have “reasonable suspicion” for stopping drivers who aren’t actually violating any traffic laws. It’s still perfectly legal to eat, smoke and adjust the radio while driving, after all.