Your texting liberty ends at my rear bumper
This would seem to be right up the Florida Legislature's alley — a no-brainer of an issue.
And yet Tallahassee seems poised to ignore the will of more than 70 percent of Florida voters who support a ban on texting while driving. Perhaps this is what happens when Florida pols find themselves in the hip pocket of the Android cartel.
How hard should this be?
Until a few years ago, motorists managed to get from Point A to Point B without having to use a texting device or a cellphone.
And yet, simply because the technology exists, drivers now feel compelled to tweet, text and gab away while behind the wheel. Maybe, just maybe, if these communications involved the fate of the free world, or working out that final calculation to cure cancer, or negotiating a hostage release, an argument might be made for the necessity to drive and multitask.
But we all know that blabbering away over the new Bucs head coach, or how yummy lunch was, or the latest sale at Macy's, hardly qualifies as high-toned discourse worth risking life and limb.
LEXUS: Roll over rover
IN line with a 2012 upgrade to the Toyota LandCruiser comes a refresh of the luxury Lexus spin-off, the LX570.
It now has the Lexus family “spindle” grille, new on-board technology, 20-inch alloy wheels and minor exterior styling tweaks front and rear.
It’s due around May.
LED daytime running lights make an appearance and complement a new headlamp design and larger fog lamp surrounds.
Both front and rear bumpers are changed, and the rear bumper protector is enhanced by a stainless steel accent.
Tail lamps and a more integrated tow hitch cover also received attention as part of the upgrades.
The eight-passenger cabin scores an upgrade with an “Easy Access” driver’s seat system.
The steering wheel and driver’s seat automatically retract when the ignition is turned off.
Front seats also feature improved ventilation, and a 220-volt power outlet has been added to the cargo area.
