Double whammie for idiot drivers in Austin

Today the City of Austin voted and passed unanimously two things that are really going to make it hard on idiot drivers. 

1- Drivers must now keep a safe 3 foot distance from Cyclists and "other vulnerable road user" in harms way on roads.  

http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/fitcity/entries/2009/10/22/city_approves_safe_passing_ord_1.html

2- Drivers are no longer allowed to send text messages or use their smart phones for similar type of uses while driving.  You can still use it while standing still at red lights etc, but no more while driving.  This should take effect on Jan 2.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/cityhall/entries/2009/10/22/texting_ban_bike_law_pass.html

Good news for most of us, bad news for those idiots that repeatedly threaten to hit my triathlete and cyclist friends, or heck, even that jackass that's been spotted trying to kill runners on Shoal Creek in his truck. 

The interesting thing is how these would be enforced, as my friend John F. has it nailed:  

"Enforcement means if you get hit it is more likely the police can ticket the driver."