Nicked on phone

[hosedoctor]

Hi guys,I think I already know the answer to this question but just wanted to clarify it. I was pulled over the other day by the boys in blue,I know everyone says this but I really wasn't on my phone,I was looking at the time on it,the officer even agree I wasn't. He kindly put me up for an awareness course,but I have already done one in the last 6 months so will probably end up getting points. My question is,is it worth putting up a fight? (Not literally) LOL

[hosedoctor]

Thanks for the replies chaps,th be honest its my own fault but just wanted to see if I could bull plop my way out of it! Damm Essex police and there unmarked cars!! LOL

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anonymous said:

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Alright love calm down,I already said its my fault,and it was said tongue in cheek when I said about the Damm Essex police!!

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BOF said:

Six points on license for using phone while driving.

Second offence - twelve months suspension.

End of story?

BOF

Is that what they hand out now? Or just your opinion??

[hosedoctor]

As the OP on this I have to say that I'm not that surprised at all the negative replies on this,but I was only asking for a bit of advice,why do all the self righteous dick heads have to pile in with their clever comments,so no one has ever done anything wrong in a car! Why do people assume I'm lying when I say I was checking the time,to clarify I was in a 2015 Porsche and yes it does have a clock,yes it has Bluetooth! I was looking at my phone for the time to see how my watch was keeping time! It's no big deal really is it girls,but oh no some of you have to sit in your mum and dads spare room with your graphic novels spouting crap! This site used to be good but I'm afraid that as soon as anyone puts something on here that they don't like/agree with they start.

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CAPP0 said:

IMO:

hosedoctor said:

BOF said:

One month suspension for first detected offence of using phone while driving.

Second offence - twelve months suspension.

End of story?

BOF

Is that what they hand out now? Or just your opinion??

I wasn't trying to be argumentative I was asking if that was what is right,if you look at BOF does he would probably know better than most on here,that's why I asked the question in the first place.

[hosedoctor]

Anyway I better get of this iPad while I'm driving or I might get pulled over again and I don't want the boys in blue to stop me and smell I've had 5 pints...

[hosedoctor]

WOW! As the OP on this I didn't think it would run for nine pages LOL. We'll I've I revived a notice to get 3 points and a £100 fine, now should I deny it and go to court or take it? It's my word against the officer isn't it? They can check my phone records and see I wasn't on the phone plus the officer was on his own? And please don't think I have anything again the officer in question because I haven't in fact he was a very nice fella.

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Countdown said:

I think it's been pointed out that you don't actually have to have been "ON" the phone to be guilty of the offence. Holding the phone whilst using it to tell the time would make you guilty.

AAAAH yeah good point! Lol

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Ken Figenus said:

Phones and driving don't really mix. Even with the phone in a cradle its a total distraction - driving reverts to autopilot rather than 100% aware and fully focused. However I know a few stories of people pathetically getting nicked when stopped with the handbrake on...penalised for being totally responsible... The whole area needs sorting as I see coppers in full pursuit with one hand on the wheel as they key the TX key on their radios... If ever any profession needed proper hands free...

I agree with that,what i did was no worse than a copper on his radio.