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flash22

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:42

Just seen this on the lunchtime news...........

New legislation to increase the penalty for using a hand-held phone whilst driving will come into force on 27 February 2007. The current fine of £30 will increase to £60 and three penalty points on your licence. Penalty points can mean higher insurance costs. If you get six points within two years of passing your test, your licence will be revoked and you will need to re-sit the test. If the case goes to court, you could risk a maximum fine of £1,000, which rises to £2,500 for the driver of a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle

more can be found here.....................

http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/mobilephones/mobilephones.htm

[Edited on 22-01-2007 by flash22]

willay

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:43

3 points, mother fucker.

All Torque

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:46

Hurrah!

Dave A

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:49

about time. smoking whilst driving should also now be banned IMO.

was nearly rammed off a roundabout yesterdat by some gimp in a people carrier that decided that lighting up his cigarrete was more important than stopping at the junction.

M6RKK

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:49

damnn ... however.. hope it works even tho i dont want it too incase i get caught lol

C_O_R_S_A___B

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:51

its about time this was raised i think as there are still too many people doing it - plenty of times do i see it - everyone followeed it when it first came out then it has dropped off - its about time if you ask me!!

Jon

K2 GTi

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:52

Yeah I see loads of people on phones a day, aswell as me

Jambo

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22nd Jan 07 at 12:58

Dont really see the point in banning it tbh. Not like people will stop doing it. It will just escalate like speeding has. Im a firm beleiver in education and prevention rather than a punishment

Stoneyginger

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:01

the amount of times i've seen someone on their phone doing stupid menouvres, it's about time it got serious!

VegasPhil

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:01

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

SXi_Tim

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:02

I find smoking whilst driving does not put you off in the slightest way whatsoever, using mobiles can be dangerous sometimes though, can't say i'm not guilty of doing it though

M6RKK

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:11

quote:
Originally posted by SXi_Tim
I find smoking whilst driving does not put you off in the slightest way whatsoever, using mobiles can be dangerous sometimes though, can't say i'm not guilty of doing it though

what if you dropped ur fag on ur crotch while driving?

SXi_Tim

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:16

Never done it, but its either burn your balls or hit a tree i'd have thought.

K2 GTi

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:17

then he'd pick it up?

SXi_Tim

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:19

Thats probably what i'd do tbh

a_j_mair

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:21

this is good news, i will need to start using my bluetooth thingy as dont want points. this is overdue imo

MatthewR

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:25

I just put mine on loudspeaker and the phone sits on my dash

Scotty_B

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:31

Thank god, hate phone users they give up the will to live.

JM_16v

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:42

i better find my bluetooth headset only wore it once then lost it

K2 GTi

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:45

Same here, searched car everywhere

Jules S

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:46

Hmmmm.

I wonder how long it will take to ban fiddling with the stereo or heater controls

SXi_Tim

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:47

quote:
Originally posted by Jules S
Hmmmm.

I wonder how long it will take to ban fiddling with the stereo or heater controls

Exactly

Daimo B

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22nd Jan 07 at 13:49

quote:
Originally posted by SXi_Tim
I find smoking whilst driving does not put you off in the slightest way whatsoever, using mobiles can be dangerous sometimes though, can't say i'm not guilty of doing it though

Nope, but lighting it does... Even when i smoked I would happily comment on how dangerous it was to spark up.

Good I say, the amount of tw4ts who cause accidents, and have nearly wiped me out on the bike because they were too busy texting or calling someone opposed to paying attention to the 1 tonne peice of metal they are driving....

deano87

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22nd Jan 07 at 14:13

No need to be on the phone whilst driving, if you have forgot to connect up bluetooth etc. Either pull over or if it's REALLY important they'll simply ring back again and again.

I never use my phone when driving i.e. holding it. I have a bluetooth headset which works just find and if I can't be arsed, my phone fits perfectly in between the top of the steering wheel and airbag, then just use loud speaker

K2 GTi

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22nd Jan 07 at 14:24

Sorry officer/mother

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