Caught on the phone while driving

kaya

Absolutely cracks me up that people can afford to run a car and mobile phone but are too tight or thick to spend £30 on a hands free kit, they deserve everything they get and more in my opinion

Quentin

jeepjunkie wrote: »

Perhaps the OP might want to speak privately to a lawyer then instead of using a public forum, just a thought...

People come to this forum to primarily because its for money savers

You seem to think the OP somehow is not entitled to ask for help here and should pay a lawyer??

poppasmurf_bewdley

Richard53 wrote: »

A year's automatic ban, like drink-driving. No ifs, no buts.

Agree 100%. Having seen several examples of drivers being unable to control their vehicles whilst engrossed in a telephone call, it's a no-brainer in my eyes.

Just how do you change down a gear and turn into a 90 degree bend whilst keeping your eyes on the road with one hand clutching a mobile phone ? It's impossible! And how dangerous is it when done by someone driving a 40 tonne HGV articulated vehicle?

cool-dog

DUTR wrote: »

The query the OP had was answered as Oman had also observed, which was answered much earlier in the thread as the OP had observed and much quicker than seeing a legal rep.
There was no plea to the readers of any mitigating circumstance, there is no indication that the OP and his partner are not going to take it on the chin, so as others have observed, and I agree, I can't see what all the moral preaching is about?

They asked if there is a time limit for this, so yes they are trying to weasel out of it.

MikeR71 wrote: »

I wondered if anyone could give me a quick answer as I can't find it on the web.

My wife was caught trying to make a call while driving. A police car stopped her and spoke to her and said she would receive a letter explaining what happens next. he incident occured in early August and we believed it was forgotten, but the a letter of penalty came in today.
With police cameras the law says they have to serve you the notice in 2 weeks but is there such a law for phone use?

Thanks

[Deleted User]

Quentin wrote: »

People come to this forum to primarily because its for money savers

You seem to think the OP somehow is not entitled to ask for help here and should pay a lawyer??

Not quite...


If the OP wishes to post on a public forum a topic where they face prosecution for using a phone whilst driving then it is likely they will not like some answers they get... So if that's the case then why not speak to a lawyer? It's penny pinching that got them into the mess in the first place...


Besides, I don't think I said anything judgemental about his wife so suggest you take your moral high ground somewhere else.


Cheers

sinizterguy

cool-dog wrote: »

They asked if there is a time limit for this, so yes they are trying to weasel out of it.

Yes. Mobile phone use while driving should result in severe punishment.

Moving on from that point, the authorities also need to follow proper procedure and not randomly do stuff at whatever pace and process they feel like.

If there is a time limit to be followed, then it must be followed, or the penalty/punishment is invalid.

Since they gave her a verbal Notice of Intended Prosecution at the scene, they do not have to send the paperwork within 14 days if I remember correctly.

They have upto 6 months to file a case in court if needed, it need to be heard within 6 months.

Iceweasel

Why would the police inform anyone of the likelihood of prosecution twice?

The police at the time of stopping the OP's wife probably said something like "You will be reported for consideration of the question of prosecution for the offence of ......'

There is no point in sending a written NIP as a verbal one has already been given.

A letter saying whether any prosecution will actually go ahead or not is what the OP's wife is waiting for - i.e. the decision after consideration.

Quite rightly there is virtually no chance that it has been 'forgotten'.

DUTR

poppasmurf_bewdley wrote: »

Agree 100%. Having seen several examples of drivers being unable to control their vehicles whilst engrossed in a telephone call, it's a no-brainer in my eyes.

Just how do you change down a gear and turn into a 90 degree bend whilst keeping your eyes on the road with one hand clutching a mobile phone ? It's impossible!

We have all witnessed examples of uncontrolled vehicles, and not all or even the majority involve mobile phones, that is not to say the law guidlines are not correct.
I see many drivers with children in the car driving without full attention to the road and conditions around them.
But for the stats for the preachers, figures suggest 3% of accidents are caused by Drink or other intoxicants , 6% by use of a mobile device and 11% by young drivers, so the other 80% must be caused by middle age sober drivers? :eek:

mcpitman

jeepjunkie wrote: »

Not quite...


If the OP wishes to post on a public forum a topic where they face prosecution for using a phone whilst driving then it is likely they will not like some answers they get... So if that's the case then why not speak to a lawyer? It's penny pinching that got them into the mess in the first place...


Besides, I don't think I said anything judgemental about his wife so suggest you take your moral high ground somewhere else.


Cheers

Wind ya neck in, stop trolling and answer the OP's question.

DUTR

cool-dog wrote: »

They asked if there is a time limit for this, so yes they are trying to weasel out of it.

They as well as other readers are interested to know the answer, it doesn't mean they are trying to wriggle out of anything, perhaps they wish for the episode to be concluded quickly.