ALi-B

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Just saw a council truck drive past the window (good view from here), and....

The driver had a mug of tea in one hand and was also eating a bacon buttie whist driving along

Now OK, that can be put down without due care and attention... But it really is a perfect example of the farcical laws in the country

ProperCharlie

are you sure he wasn't reading the copy of The Sun that was on his lap, as well?

tiggers

I blame the government!

MJW

I think its still legal to drink the tea as long as its 'hands-free' (ie. a long straw)

DRUNKNORGY

So where do the police,Fire service and Ambulance drivers stand in regard to using radios whilst on the move, Double standards anyone

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

And minicabs!

Alcazar

JackClark

2 way radios are exempt.

medders

...but still fall under the "failing to be in control" / "due care" laws

Jen

There is an excemption for the band they use - but not CB.

You can't really compare

who are all trained drivers to the likes of average people using their mobile phones.

Davey P

iTrader: (1)

Not all of the police are trained drivers. Most of them haven't done anymore training than the rest of the public

medders

Yes they do.
The minimum standard is a Basic police driving test and exam.

Scoobydick

Cars have cup holders built in and as such are designed to safely carry beverages. If you get a hands free cradle fitted then your car is then equipped to carry a mobile phone too and you area free to use it.

You cannot simply prevent people picking up any object in a car but if it is one they are likely to use a lot and you equip the car appropriately then not a significant problem IMHO.

Probably comfortable seats are more dangerous than anything as people get too relaxed and don't focus there concentration. Personally I would support a motion to get all cars fitted with uncomfortable seats.

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

No, I think it was the Sport!