Calling 999 on the move!

[Fat Audi 80]

I finally lost my rag with an idiot on the M4 last Friday and decided to call the BiB. (This guy was trying to dangerously weave his way through the early evening traffic where the average speed was only about 20mph, he was being extremely aggressive and needed stopping). I have always considered calling 999 for this type of scenario a waste of valuable resource but went ahead anyway. To my surprise the Police operator was very interested in the situation and even stayed on the line for nearly two minutes while I tried to read his registration as he disappeared off again. Unfortunately I did not get the index number but was very pleased to report the operator told they would put a call out with a description of the car.
With hindsight it would have been better to have the index number ready and give them a better description, nut not a bad initial effort.

I will definitely consider the 999 route again should I spot any similar dangerous driving again.

Can any of the resident BiB offer any feedback on this type of incident??

Cheers,

Steve.

Edited to add: Yes I was on hands free!!

>>> Edited by Fat Audi 80 on Wednesday 2nd June 21:11

[CB-Dave]

iirc the mobile phone law has an exemption where you can use a mobil phone to call the emergency services whilst on the move legally...

[streaky]

I've not called the BiB in this situation, but I have called the transport manager and complained about his driver when it was a commercial vehicle with the telephone number displayed. On one occasion, I subsequently saw the driver answer his cell-phone and immediately ameliorate his driving style .

I have also called the "How's My Driving" numbers and reported both good and bad examples.

On two occasions I have called the cell-phone number sign-written on the vehicle and have informed the drivers (whom I saw answer) of the error of their ways . Of course, I wouldn't do that today in case it should (a) cause them to lose control of the vehicle and/or (b) cause them to commit an offence (if they were not hands free .

Streaky

[stackmonkey]

streaky said:

I've not called the BiB in this situation, but I have called the transport manager and complained about his driver when it was a commercial vehicle with the telephone number displayed. On one occasion, I subsequently saw the driver answer his cell-phone and immediately ameliorate his driving style . I have also called the "How's My Driving" numbers and reported both good and bad examples. On two occasions I have called the cell-phone number sign-written on the vehicle and have informed the drivers (whom I saw answer) of the error of their ways . Of course, I wouldn't do that today in case it should (a) cause them to lose control of the vehicle and/or (b) cause them to commit an offence (if they were not hands free . Streaky

I've had several occasions to call 999 and commercial operators while on the move, and found Bib to be very helpful.

[Roop]

I have also made half a dozen or so calls to the emergency services whilst on the Motorway and can't fault the operators who were always quick, efficient and helpful.