What would have you done... (to mobile phone car man) - SV650.org

17-03-06, 09:31 AM

I was filtering though the traffic at the A3 road works Guildford this morning north bound. When I went past a dark salon observed a man on his mobile phone, we where doing about 25-30 mph. So I rolled off the throttle so I was next to him and gave him a few dirty looks, wasn't sure what else to do.
I did thing about pulling in front and back firing the bike but then I remember with the baffle in this Scorpion can won't back fire.
Should I have tapped on his window, risking him getting startled and swerving into me?
Any other suggestions? (one that won't get me arrested please)

17-03-06, 09:34 AM

i think what you did was about right, anything else may well have been dangerous or stupid. i know he is being dangerous and stupid by using his mobile phone but two wrongs dont make a right. maybe a quick beep of the horn and hand to head in phone jestuyre with a shake of the head at best if it was safe.

this is one of my pet hates btw...phone users in cars

andy

17-03-06, 09:42 AM

My advice would be not to do anything. The last thing you want is some gorilla to get out of his car at the next set of lights and start some aggro. If you've a good memory then take a mental note of his number and then report it at your local plod shop, just take a book with you as service is none too quick and be aware that they'll do anything they can to do absolutely nowt.

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fizzwheel · 17-03-06, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

My advice would be not to do anything. The last thing you want is some gorilla to get out of his car at the next set of lights and start some aggro. If you've a good memory then take a mental note of his number and then report it at your local plod shop, just take a book with you as service is none too quick and be aware that they'll do anything they can to do absolutely nowt.

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Thats what I would do as well

17-03-06, 10:01 AM

I'd go as far as the hand gestures, but that's about it. Remember there are some nutters out there. Besides, if you distract someone whilst the are on their phone, how likely are they to be concentrating on the road now? In effect, you could make the situation worse. I'd also think about getting a bit of distance between you and them!

Stay safe

Viney · 17-03-06, 10:21 AM

Nothing, just rode past tutted, rolled eyes, and carried on with my journey!

17-03-06, 10:24 AM

I do need to get a bigger horn.
Though I wasn't to worried about someone ****ing me. Since becoming a father and husband I'm much more of a aggressive(assertive?) person so I recon I'd have chinned him if he tried anything. I was every timmed, would avoid most things, strange how these things change you.

But I think dirty looks and may be rev of the bike or a beep of the horn is enough.

17-03-06, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

I do need a bigger horn.

why, been getting complaints from the laydees?

sorry for the smut, carry on!

17-03-06, 10:31 AM

I think I would have done the same; gave a look and then moved on. Not worth getting into any trouble over. Next year he'll get points on his licence if he's caught with the phone, so with any luck...................

17-03-06, 10:49 AM

Very wise to tread carefully in these situations as Jonboy suggests. You do not want the whole situation to generate in to a major confrontation.

17-03-06, 09:31 AM	#1
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	What would have you done... (to mobile phone car man) I was filtering though the traffic at the A3 road works Guildford this morning north bound. When I went past a dark salon observed a man on his mobile phone, we where doing about 25-30 mph. So I rolled off the throttle so I was next to him and gave him a few dirty looks, wasn't sure what else to do. I did thing about pulling in front and back firing the bike but then I remember with the baffle in this Scorpion can won't back fire. Should I have tapped on his window, risking him getting startled and swerving into me? Any other suggestions? (one that won't get me arrested please)

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17-03-06, 09:34 AM	#2
silent Guest Posts: n/a	i think what you did was about right, anything else may well have been dangerous or stupid. i know he is being dangerous and stupid by using his mobile phone but two wrongs dont make a right. maybe a quick beep of the horn and hand to head in phone jestuyre with a shake of the head at best if it was safe. this is one of my pet hates btw...phone users in cars andy

17-03-06, 09:42 AM	#3
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	My advice would be not to do anything. The last thing you want is some gorilla to get out of his car at the next set of lights and start some aggro. If you've a good memory then take a mental note of his number and then report it at your local plod shop, just take a book with you as service is none too quick and be aware that they'll do anything they can to do absolutely nowt. .

17-03-06, 10:01 AM	#5
thor Guest Posts: n/a	I'd go as far as the hand gestures, but that's about it. Remember there are some nutters out there. Besides, if you distract someone whilst the are on their phone, how likely are they to be concentrating on the road now? In effect, you could make the situation worse. I'd also think about getting a bit of distance between you and them! Stay safe

17-03-06, 10:21 AM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Nothing, just rode past tutted, rolled eyes, and carried on with my journey!

17-03-06, 10:24 AM	#7
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	I do need to get a bigger horn. Though I wasn't to worried about someone ****ing me. Since becoming a father and husband I'm much more of a aggressive(assertive?) person so I recon I'd have chinned him if he tried anything. I was every timmed, would avoid most things, strange how these things change you. But I think dirty looks and may be rev of the bike or a beep of the horn is enough.

17-03-06, 10:31 AM	#9
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	I think I would have done the same; gave a look and then moved on. Not worth getting into any trouble over. Next year he'll get points on his licence if he's caught with the phone, so with any luck...................

17-03-06, 10:49 AM	#10
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Very wise to tread carefully in these situations as Jonboy suggests. You do not want the whole situation to generate in to a major confrontation.