Using a mobile phone whilst driving just 2 more weeks or so left on the consultation on this matter. Has anyone been following this topic see here >> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hand-held-mobile-phones-changes-to-penalties-for-use-whilst-driving please see the other links within the link as well...

'The Department for Transport seeks feedback on proposed changes to penalties for the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.

This consultation seeks feedback on proposals for increasing the fixed penalty notice (FPN) level from £100 to £150 for all drivers. It also invites views on increasing the penalty points from:

• 3 to 4 points for non-HGV drivers
  
• 3 to 6 points for those that hold a large goods vehicle (HGV) licence and commit the offence whilst driving an HGV
  

The proposals ultimately aim to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the roads.'

still far too many people doing it

where ever you drive

you've only got to watch about 15-20 cars go by to see someone with one at their ear.

sorry... but it should be a 12mts ban.

I agree dx but heyho just reading the paper again. How long will it be before any mobile device is covered?

Using a mobile phone whilst driving just 2 more weeks or so left on the consultation on this matter. Has anyone been following this topic see here >> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hand-held-mobile-phones-changes-to-penalties-for-use-whilst-driving please see the other links within the link as well...

 

 

'The Department for Transport seeks feedback on proposed changes to penalties for the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.

 

This consultation seeks feedback on proposals for increasing the fixed penalty notice (FPN) level from £100 to £150 for all drivers. It also invites views on increasing the penalty points from:

 

• 3 to 4 points for non-HGV drivers
  
• 3 to 6 points for those that hold a large goods vehicle (HGV) licence and commit the offence whilst driving an HGV
  

The proposals ultimately aim to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the roads.'

A ban is the only deterrent. I am fed up with people driving into me whilst otherwise 'engaged'... :-xTB

Agree with dx - they are a menace at the best of times but whilst driving an absolute nono.

I think the penalty should be the losing of their licence for 12 months and also denied access to a mobile phone for a minimum of 10 years !!

How the hell did we manage before Mobile phones ?

What other mobile device were you thinking of, MM ?

This is one of those subjects that should be featured in two forums both this one, Telecoms and also Speeding & Motoring offences. The link to the other thread is

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?460620-460620&p=4867374#post4867374

Agree with dx - they are a menace at the best of times but whilst driving an absolute nono.

 

I think the penalty should be the losing of their licence for 12 months and also denied access to a mobile phone for a minimum of 10 years !!

 

How the hell did we manage before Mobile phones ?

Completely agree!

A Bluetooth speakerphone costs peanuts.

use a headset myself

wish i could send police my dashcam videos because you catch hundreds doing it on the rear camera

 

wish i could send police my dashcam videos because you catch hundreds doing it on the rear camera

you can, there is a site for it.

agree with dx.

and also the sentence for killing whilst. eg not so long ago, one youngster only got around 18mths for going off the road (whilst texting and driving) onto the pavement and crushing a senior to death against a wall.

A ban is needed, muppet's !!!

still far too many people doing it

where ever you drive

you've only got to watch about 15-20 cars go by to see someone with one at their ear.

 

 

sorry... but it should be a 12mts ban.

Totally agree dx

I see it everyday when driving in London and some are so blazey about it. Did see today two cyclists on the phone on London Bridge but then also see on a regular basis HGV truck drivers not only one ear to the phone but exceeding the speed limit

And locally mums with kids in the car during the school run really gets to me.

12 months ban, at least 6 points on license and made to attend some sort of driving awareness course.

A ban is the only deterrent. I am fed up with people driving into me whilst otherwise 'engaged'... :-xTB

I drive in London everyday and cannot believe how ignorant some are on the mobiles whilst driving, no indicating etc total disrespect to others yet hardly ever see anyone pulled over by the police.

What other mobile device were you thinking of, MM ?

We used phone boxes Citizen

You only need to look at people walking around, fixated on their phones and bumping into stuff … they can't be separated from their gadgets for more than a few seconds…even when they are in a restaurant and having a meal… The very worst thing to me is mothers failing to interact with their children because they're too addicted to their phones... People are wandering about like zombies… then they get in their cars and carry on as per… Govt really must tackle this problem. TB

I drive in London everyday and cannot believe how ignorant some are on the mobiles whilst driving, no indicating etc total disrespect to others yet hardly ever see anyone pulled over by the police.

Baz, if the police pulled people over every time they spotted someone on their phone, they'd have no time for other stuff… perhaps phones should be designed to de activate when the motor is running or something… I don't know… but there must be a way, because people are addicted and they are not able to put the bloody things down… TB

Pedestrians on mobiles are also a curse, I mean using one while crossing the road, what is that all about ?

Pedestrians on mobiles are also a curse, I mean using one while crossing the road, what is that all about ?

I was just thinking that, crossing roads in busy traffic whilst on phone absolutely unbelievable.

In the states, they have Jay walking, what is the equivalent in the UK ?

I know, I saw someone being stopped for it when I was in New York a few years ago - couldn't believe my eyes and the copper was furious.

Mind you it was four lanes of traffic

this hgv guy only got 10yrs (out in what?) for killing four. disgusting. look at the vid.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37823457

the proposed penalties wont be much of a deterrent. nor the current sentences. pretty much every other driver is doing it.

plus, there is enforcement. not enough traffic cops around clamping down.

He'll be out in 5yrs.

15 months per life!

yep, on licence. (and i bet they appeal the sentence as well, for the sake of it)

plus he got the discount for the guilty plea (which prob took it from the max 14 down to 10).

the max sentence needs to change also. whilst more than one death is an aggravating factor, to have the overall limited.....!

Ford is right, every other driver is using a mobile phone whilst driving.

I don't understand how people don't grasp the fact that this is very dangerous.

Nowadays you can buy a car radio or kit to be fitted to existing car radio which makes use of phone truly hands and vision free.

You can answer a call by saying answer and even send a text using your voice.

I have one of these radios from Lidl for £40.

Not that I really use the function because I usually ignore the phone when driving.

Penalty should be 6 points and £500 and police should do a six month crackdown and book as many as possible to send out a strong message.

No total ban