L/H White Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Careful if you're one of the idiots that uses their phone while driving, new law from midnight tonight. £200 fine and 6 points. Some saying it should be an instant ban, thoughts? Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 My neighbour reckons he can drive and use a phone at the same time as he can multitask. In fact he reckons if your can't manage both then you shouldn't be allowed to drive, as you're not skilled enough. I told him we'd have to agree to disagree. Quote
freds dad Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Why don't they also take the phone off them along with the fine and points. Quote
gonzo Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Surely some kind of roadside device that can detect phone activity for non Sat nav purposes will one day be invented? Or even be included in a black box type thing? Which incidentally will be in all new cars before long... Quote
no balls Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 People who smoke whilst driving, they're no better. Quote
bgoefc Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Surely some kind of roadside device that can detect phone activity for non Sat nav purposes will one day be invented? Or even be included in a black box type thing? Which incidentally will be in all new cars before long... See I don't see a problem in taking a call with a proper cradle or in built blue tooth set up. To me its no different than talking to a passenger whilst driving. Its the texting twats and the ones trying to set up their mobiles as sat navs whilst driving thats the issue. Quote
Smiffs Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 That's my morning redtube wank gone then. Quote
only1swanny Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 RIght.. I use headphones with an inline mic... legal.. or illigal? Quote
Gonk Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I reckon illegal if it isn't fixed in a cradle. If it's just in your pocket, you have to handle the phone to ring somebody, and it may be difficult to prove that you only ever answer it using the in-line. seeing a dashboard cradle and bluetooth kit can ge got for about a tenner, is it worth testing their patience. Quote
Gonk Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 From the .Gov website: Using mobile phones when driving It’s illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device while driving, or riding a motorcycle. The rules are the same if you’re stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic. It’s also illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device when supervising a learner driver or rider. You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted. This includes if you’re using devices like your sat nav or car radio. Quote
Big E Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 People who smoke whilst driving, they're no better. Isn't that (along with eating) already a fineable activity? Quote
Big E Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 RIght.. I use headphones with an inline mic... legal.. or illigal? Certainly used to be illegal.....well my mate (Tall, Dark hair, Cracking Rack, DD) got done for using them anyway Quote
Gonk Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Certainly used to be illegal.....well my mate Trevor (Tall, Dark hair, Cracking Rack, DD) got done for using them anyway Quote
L/H White Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 People who smoke whilst driving, they're no better. 7:15 this morning, woman had one hanging out of the window, then lobbed it on the floor when she had finished cunt Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 See I don't see a problem in taking a call with a proper cradle or in built blue tooth set up. To me its no different than talking to a passenger whilst driving. Its the texting twats and the ones trying to set up their mobiles as sat navs whilst driving thats the issue. Wife said last night that apparently we use different parts of the brain in those circumstances and phones are more distracting. I have no knowledge to confirm of disprove... Quote
Big City Girl Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I see loads on every car journey. I know some people have been photographed on an A road down South. They'll probably start using traffic cameras for this too. Quote
Spider Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Here's my manifesto for driving offences: Texting/Holding a mobile phone to your ear = Thrown naked into the North Sea with thumbs stapled to feet Tailgating at over 30mph = Solitary confinement for 50 years Middle Lane Hogging on the Motorway = Immediate shooting with a heavy machine gun, corpse left underneath nearest motorway bridge and an invoice sent to relatives along with the remains of the crushed vehicle they were driving. Quote
victor meldrew Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 What's the punishment for old people and pakis Quote
green genie Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Certainly used to be illegal.....well my mate (Tall, Dark hair, Cracking Rack, DD) got done for using them anyway Dawney of Tranmere? Send her my regards Quote
fatolive Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Agree with it, see it loads, but I'd also like to broaden the rules to half wits that walk across roads with the things glued to their face too, they're a danger to themselves and drivers swerving to avoid them. This is a good warning... Quote
madthatter Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Agree with it, see it loads, but I'd also like to broaden the rules to half wits that walk across roads with the things glued to their face too, they're a danger to themselves and drivers swerving to avoid them. This is a good warning... IMG_0368.JPG Driving in town/city centers is the worst. Teenage lasses are particularly bad for it Quote
no balls Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Driving in town/city centers is the worst. Teenage lasses are particularly bad for it centres, man, centres! Quote
Salford Trotter Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 If this is about keeping focussed on the road you can easily lose concentration changing the audio equipment in the car. I do agree though texting while on the move is rife and i'll admit i have been guilty but won't do it anymore. I've decided to put the phones in the boot while driving to avoid the tempation Quote
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