Ed, I’m calling about “Above the Law.” The reason that a cop can talk on a cell phone while driving is because the law says he can. The law allows law enforcement officers to speak on a cell phone while driving, the reasoning being that they do it with the radio all the time, and therefore, they are more careful and able to do it. Whether that’s true or not is another story.

Law Professor

Thanks for clearing that up. How many other things are they allowed to do while driving?—Ed. Note