Use a phone while driving? - Page 2 - SV650.org

rictus01 · 19-11-04, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

I think the people who use mobiles while driving are so blinkered to whats going on around them I wouldnt be surprised if they never see the police coming

Yesterday, phoned up a project manager, driving noise in the background, presumed he was on a hands free kit (as you can claim these on expences), "hang on mark just spotted the old bill", phone is still live but only background noise, so I hung up.

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

My hatred of speed cameras isnt exactly subtle, and I've not even been caught by one yet... but this is a seperate issue.

You will find cameras have replaced a good number of traffic cops, who could have enforced this, so not totally unrelated then.

Cheers Mark.

19-11-04, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

My hatred of speed cameras isnt exactly subtle, and I've not even been caught by one yet... but this is a seperate issue.

You will find cameras have replaced a good number of traffic cops, who could have enforced this, so not totally unrelated then.

Cheers Mark.

Do you think they'd have kept more traffic police on just to catch speeders if cameras wernt around? Personaly, I dont think so.

BillyC · 19-11-04, 09:52 AM

Of course... motoring offenses are easy money!!

19-11-04, 10:04 AM

Yes, but police are expensive.

BillyC · 19-11-04, 10:10 AM

So are speed cameras... probably more expensive in the short term than an individual copper.

BillyC · 19-11-04, 10:14 AM

... with the exception that the most effective speed camera will cover it's setup costs in the first day.

Even the best rozzer wouldn't be that efficient!

19-11-04, 11:14 AM

When I went to Leeds last month I overtook some pillock by J24 (Halifax) on the M62, it's a really hilly bit, he had phone to his left ear and was ticking off a list on a clipboard resting against the steering wheel. At 70mph.

19-11-04, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sythree

When I went to Leeds last month I overtook some pillock by J24 (Halifax) on the M62, it's a really hilly bit, he had phone to his left ear and was ticking off a list on a clipboard resting against the steering wheel. At 70mph.

I've seen someone on the M11 at about 70mph reading a newspaper!!!

mattSV · 19-11-04, 09:01 PM

M3 Northbound last Tuesday - heavy traffic (speed varying between 20 and 50 mph - normal for that time of the morning). Green Ford Galaxy with the driver reading the paper

20-11-04, 12:06 AM

I've come down the M4 of a morning (bus/taxi/bike lane) and seen a guy in an Audi A4 with his laptop on his lap, in lane 2 !!!

A can't think of a word low enough to describe such a pratt...

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19-11-04, 09:52 AM	#13
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19-11-04, 10:10 AM	#15
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19-11-04, 10:14 AM	#16
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19-11-04, 09:01 PM	#19
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19-11-04, 10:04 AM	#14
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, but police are expensive.

19-11-04, 11:14 AM	#17
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	When I went to Leeds last month I overtook some pillock by J24 (Halifax) on the M62, it's a really hilly bit, he had phone to his left ear and was ticking off a list on a clipboard resting against the steering wheel. At 70mph.

20-11-04, 12:06 AM	#20
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I've come down the M4 of a morning (bus/taxi/bike lane) and seen a guy in an Audi A4 with his laptop on his lap, in lane 2 !!! A can't think of a word low enough to describe such a pratt... .