Friend caught talking on a mobile
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Depends what the plod said when (s)he pulled her. Was she cautioned at the scene? Normaly they tell you if they intend to take further action ( so I am told ). When the same happened to someone I know they got an instant fixed penelty, but I think that was because she a bit too sarcastic to the officer.......Doh!
I was following a chap through Norwich on Tuesday. He was all over the road and narrowly avoided several cars and trucks that had stopped in the road to turn right or whatever. I thought he must be drunk or something. Eventually I was beside him at a set of traffic lights and I could see that he was totally preoccupied with his mobile. He might have been texting or trying to find something in the menu. It’s not so much talking on the phone that’s dangerous it’s the 
ing around with it.
ing around with it.Last year a friend of mine got stopped by the police for being on her phone.
I say stopped by the police. Although a police car did indicate to her that she should stop, she was technically stopped by the car she drove into. If she hadn't been found to be over the limit from the night before, she might have escaped the ban.
I say stopped by the police. Although a police car did indicate to her that she should stop, she was technically stopped by the car she drove into. If she hadn't been found to be over the limit from the night before, she might have escaped the ban.
mattley said:
Last year a friend of mine got stopped by the police for being on her phone.
I say stopped by the police. Although a police car did indicate to her that she should stop, she was technically stopped by the car she drove into. If she hadn't been found to be over the limit from the night before, she might have escaped the ban.
Last Friday night a van pulled out in front of me then proceeded to do 20 in a 40 zone. When I overtook I saw the phone in the guy's hand. He was either struggling to dial a number or was texting. I gave him a short hoot and he then proceeded to follow me 2" from my back bumper with full headlights on.
I'm not convinced that holding a phone while talking is always dangerous, but I'm certain that texting while driving is potentially lethal!
I'm not convinced that holding a phone while talking is always dangerous, but I'm certain that texting while driving is potentially lethal!
Hollywood Wheels said:
True. I don't bother writing the things. It's pointless taking myself off the road for half hour, not for a £30 ticket....
I can imagine. After all - what really matters is if they didn't have full control of the vehicle from a safety point of view. I'd much rather someone briefly answering the phone whilst driving neatly along a long straight got reminded to drive carefully with a wagging finger and the twits flying round town lurching from one side of the road to the other got stopped for driving without due care. This is what is called "discretion" and I'm all for it.
UKBob said:
A friend of mine was pulled whilst talking on the phone. I think she was in a 30 zone as she said was in town but I dont have any more details - she told me via email and I havent called her yet.
What is the usual outcome? Is a caution possible, or are points more likely?
3 points I hope then she might just get it through her thick skull that driving a car with one hand with the other holding the phone to her ear is extremely stupid. It's bad enough in the car when I see someone like this but when I'm on my bike it fills me with dread.
annsxman said:
A friend of mine was pulled whilst talking on the phone. I think she was in a 30 zone as she said was in town but I dont have any more details - she told me via email and I havent called her yet.
What is the usual outcome? Is a caution possible, or are points more likely?
3 points I hope then she might just get it through her thick skull that driving a car with one hand with the other holding the phone to her ear is extremely stupid. It's bad enough in the car when I see someone like this but when I'm on my bike it fills me with dread.
For fear of offending the smokers, but I think driving whilst smoking is worse. At least you can drop the phone in an instant if you need both hands, but dropping a fag is asking for trouble...
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For fear of offending the smokers, but I think driving whilst smoking is worse. At least you can drop the phone in an instant if you need both hands, but dropping a fag is asking for trouble...[/quote]
I have been smoking in cars for 36 years and have not dropped one to date. I have been using a mobile for 25 years and have never used one (except hands free) in a car. Offended? Yup.
For fear of offending the smokers, but I think driving whilst smoking is worse. At least you can drop the phone in an instant if you need both hands, but dropping a fag is asking for trouble...[/quote]
I have been smoking in cars for 36 years and have not dropped one to date. I have been using a mobile for 25 years and have never used one (except hands free) in a car. Offended? Yup.
oe_cosgrove said:
For fear of offending the smokers, but I think driving whilst smoking is worse. At least you can drop the phone in an instant if you need both hands, but dropping a fag is asking for trouble...
I have been smoking in cars for 36 years and have not dropped one to date.
but where are you looking when you light up?
One this morning coming opposite way, over 30mph, both hands off wheel, eyes focussed a few inches in front of face, queueing traffic in opposite direction to offenders travel, kids on way to school both pavements. Due care without a doubt. But she didnt actually drop the cigarette or the match so that must be OK then?
I have no fear of offending smokers if they drive like that.
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but where are you looking when you light up?
One this morning coming opposite way, over 30mph, both hands off wheel, eyes focussed a few inches in front of face, queueing traffic in opposite direction to offenders travel, kids on way to school both pavements. Due care without a doubt. But she didnt actually drop the cigarette or the match so that must be OK then?
I have no fear of offending smokers if they drive like that.[/quote]
You are obviously a non smoker. I can light a zippo with one hand and light one without looking.
If smokers drive like that lady I agree with you having said that.
but where are you looking when you light up?
One this morning coming opposite way, over 30mph, both hands off wheel, eyes focussed a few inches in front of face, queueing traffic in opposite direction to offenders travel, kids on way to school both pavements. Due care without a doubt. But she didnt actually drop the cigarette or the match so that must be OK then?
I have no fear of offending smokers if they drive like that.[/quote]
You are obviously a non smoker. I can light a zippo with one hand and light one without looking.
If smokers drive like that lady I agree with you having said that.
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