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Old 22 January 2007, 05:30 PM
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just heard on news the above penalty for drivin whilst on the mobile

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Old 22 January 2007, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kelwick
just heard on news the above penalty for drivin whilst on the mobile

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old pete
Good, really annoys me when i see people doing this.Dangerous imo.
Old 22 January 2007, 05:34 PM
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when's that coming into effect? Looking forward to it.

Should finally make people stop using their phones.

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Old 22 January 2007, 05:41 PM
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comes in to affect end of next month
Old 22 January 2007, 05:42 PM
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It has been in since the ban came into effect!
Old 22 January 2007, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Timo.
when's that coming into effect? Looking forward to it.
27 February 2007

http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/ad...bilephones.htm
Old 22 January 2007, 05:47 PM
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Excellent news!!

I would make it £1000 INSTANT fine - crushed car/impounded lorry - 6 points

Second time caught - INSTANT BAN for 3 years!

It needs to be stopped, NOW!

I recently saw a Lorry driver steering with knees, texting on his phone and smoking a ***!! He should be SHOT! and I mean SHOT! ****! When I indicated he was a ****** he got all upset
Old 22 January 2007, 05:51 PM
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The police have had the power to issue this since the ban!
Old 22 January 2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
The police have had the power to issue this since the ban!
Under something like driving without due care and attention?
Old 22 January 2007, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cottonfoo
Under something like driving without due care and attention?
Yes, but now its compulsary to get 3 points and the £60 fine.
Old 22 January 2007, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Excellent news!!

It needs to be stopped, NOW!

I recently saw a Lorry driver steering with knees, texting on his phone and smoking a ***!! He should be SHOT! and I mean SHOT! ****! When I indicated he was a ****** he got all upset
Yep totally agree.I had to report a HGV driver on the phone while driving.The lorry had the number and the name of the company on it.He was totally oblivious to me my wife and daughter in my car and nearly wiped us out on a dual-carrigeway.When we passed him he had the cheek to look as if he had done nothing wrong,and tried to blame me for his incompitence.Never heard anything back
Old 22 January 2007, 06:10 PM
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this is ****e...**** the feds anyhow
Old 22 January 2007, 06:13 PM
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Good. The amount of times I've had cars drift into my lane and almost run me off the road while their drivers were on the phone. The funny thing is how you see people driving along with their elbow on the door armrest, pretending they're leaning their face on the palm of their hand for some reason. As if their phone isn't so obvious that way. Arseholes. Ban them from the road.
Old 22 January 2007, 06:16 PM
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just another offence there never going to beable to enforce
Old 22 January 2007, 06:19 PM
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points and fine is no deterrant to stop these ****** using phones while driving
no police on road to enforce it or are they going to reprogramme speed cameras to catch them while coppers are in the cafe?
Old 22 January 2007, 06:28 PM
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have to agree
Old 22 January 2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Excellent news!!

I would make it £1000 INSTANT fine - crushed car/impounded lorry - 6 points

Second time caught - INSTANT BAN for 3 years!

It needs to be stopped, NOW!

I recently saw a Lorry driver steering with knees, texting on his phone and smoking a ***!! He should be SHOT! and I mean SHOT! ****! When I indicated he was a ****** he got all upset

How could you see the lorry driver was driving with his knees?
Old 22 January 2007, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by speye91
How could you see the lorry driver was driving with his knees?
Can you see the sides of the Steering Wheel??

YES you can .....

And there lies your answer .... maybe you are a midget??
Old 22 January 2007, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Can you see the sides of the Steering Wheel??

YES you can .....

And there lies your answer .... maybe you are a midget??
So he had his knees on the sides of the steering wheel

If he did how was he operating the Accelerator,Brakes?

Due to the position of the pedals,and i know that would be near impossible.

Correct me if im wrong.
Old 22 January 2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Excellent news!!

I would make it £1000 INSTANT fine - crushed car/impounded lorry - 6 points

Second time caught - INSTANT BAN for 3 years!

It needs to be stopped, NOW!

I recently saw a Lorry driver steering with knees, texting on his phone and smoking a ***!! He should be SHOT! and I mean SHOT! ****! When I indicated he was a ****** he got all upset

NOT AGAIN this is getting a habit

Sorry but I have to totally agree with Pete.

There are no excuses nowadays for not having a hands free kit, most are cheaper than the £60 fine

Tony
Old 22 January 2007, 06:50 PM
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Are you seriously telling me that none of you have used the phone whilst driving recently? I don't believe it! Not that I'm condoning it but the message just isn't strong enough - an immediate ban for, say, three months and I'm pretty sure that no one would take the chance. As it is there is little deterent.

Would I also be right in thinking that no one on this forum ever exceeds the speed limit?
Old 22 January 2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HowieG
Are you seriously telling me that none of you have used the phone whilst driving recently? I don't believe it! Not that I'm condoning it but the message just isn't strong enough - an immediate ban for, say, three months and I'm pretty sure that no one would take the chance. As it is there is little deterent.

Would I also be right in thinking that no one on this forum ever exceeds the speed limit?

Not me i have hands free kit fitted.
Old 22 January 2007, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HowieG
Are you seriously telling me that none of you have used the phone whilst driving recently? I don't believe it! Not that I'm condoning it but the message just isn't strong enough - an immediate ban for, say, three months and I'm pretty sure that no one would take the chance. As it is there is little deterent.

Would I also be right in thinking that no one on this forum ever exceeds the speed limit?
Nope let it ring or long journeys put on my bluetooth
Old 22 January 2007, 07:00 PM
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The police should have the power to take the phone from the driver, remove the driver from the car, and then use the driver's car to run over the phone!
Old 22 January 2007, 07:05 PM
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Yep, agree with this, bout time.

As above, it constitutes driving without due care and attention IMO.

Wanna use the phone? Pull over!!

Ns04
Old 22 January 2007, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by prince_of_tokyo
this is ****e...**** the feds anyhow
Spoken like a true dick!
Us "Feds" as you call us,will be out kicking their ***** you can be sure of it!
Can't wait!
It's only been a £30.00 and no points for so long! When we gave out tickets people used to see it a mere inconvenience!
I went to a serious Road Collision the other week and several witnesses said the suspected offending driver hit the other car head on as he was "messing" presume texting on his phone. Thankfully the pregnant other driver was fine as was her unborn child!!!!
So shove it up your **** Prince ********!
Old 22 January 2007, 07:14 PM
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Us "Feds" as you call us,will be out kicking their ***** you can be sure of it!
Can't wait!

carnt help but laugh,
some police think there judge and jury,
get a grip,
Old 22 January 2007, 07:19 PM
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What a shame. So many people talking sense. thought there was only one dick on this thread obviously not!
Were not Judge and Jury, I was merely showing my frustration if you were able to read that is.
Presume you've had your *** kicked a few times. Get over it!
Old 22 January 2007, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 34srm
just another offence there never going to beable to enforce
Come on Brain Cell, You have all the answers, why can't we enforce it?
Old 22 January 2007, 07:36 PM
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dick heads , brain cell and your claiming to be in the policeforce when you realise your job is collection the evidence the country will be a better place, get your badge number posted we'll see whos talkin **** then


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