In article >,
Harry K > wrote:

> > > > Disabling the phones and other electronic media in motion is in the
> > > > wind and it will come since drivers will not curb their use while driving.
>
> > > We can only hope that this glorious day soon arrives.
>
> > absolutely not. disabling anything is a denial of service.
>
> It would be legal under the law.

how?

denial of service is illegal.

> > the first person who can't use their phone in an emergency because it
> > was disabled is going to have a field day in court and be awarded huge
> > sums of money.
>
> The usual proposal is to disable the phones EXCEPT FOR 911

that would require taking your eyes off the road and fiddling with the
phone.