Gotta love Karma!! I have to admit guilt when it comes to cell phone use, even on the bike. I have bluetooth helmet sets and the bike to bike communications and even the phone, has been a godsend. I try to avoid especially cell phone calls and keep them short, usually just status checks with the kids. Longer calls wait until I'm stopped and/or off the bike. I have noticed when I am on the phone while riding, I am extra dilligent with my scanning and situational awareness, 'cause "they" are right, it's distracting. If cell phone use is banned, I'll feel no harm and will comply as long as it's enforced equally. I have noticed there seems to be less of a distraction when talking to another rider in the group, I think it has a lot to do with them being in the same situation, for the most part, another rider is seeing and experiencing and reacting to the same stuff you are. Sorry, didn't mean to threadjack. Nice job on the near miss and it had to feel good to have that CHP pull her over!