Intrusive

Vermont lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban eating, drinking, smoking, reading, writing, personal grooming, playing an instrument, "interacting with pets or cargo," talking on a cell phone, or using any other personal communication device while driving. The punishment: a fine of up to $600.

I think they left out quite a few distractions.

There's the obvious tuning the radio or changing a CD. There's singing along with the radio or CD.

There's looking at your speedometer or any of the displays on your dashboard, even when or especially when you hear a loud clunk in the undercarriage.

Adjusting the heat or the defroster takes your undivided attention away from the road. What's the big deal about fogged windows anyhow?

Talking to your children while driving can be quite distracting. Wait, talking period is problematic.

Your hands should be at ten and two on the steering wheel at all times, no exceptions. You have a stick shift? Ban those too!

I'm pretty put off by all of the ridiculous paternalistic intrusions of government.