Not in proper control of vehicle

powerful_Rogue

Nasqueron wrote: »

Putting aside the anti-police conspiracy theories (targets etc) the police usually have video in the car, if they were behind and saw OP driving along for a sustained period without holding the wheel or were coming the other way and saw it and it's on video then it's a bit different.

No camera or recording equipment in the police vehicle.

They were stopped at the red light of a junction when I drove past. Shortly after I could see blue lights a few cars back, so indicated and pulled over to let them past, however that's when they pulled in behind and signalled for me to go round the corner.

powerful_Rogue

Billy_Bullocks wrote: »

I wonder how the op did.

I had already put my vaper back between my legs, so changed gear as I usually would.

AdrianC

However this goes in the end, there's one really easy lesson to learn...

If your e-cig thing could be confused for a mobile, DON'T USE IT WHILE DRIVING.
I'm sure you're not so hopelessly addicted to it that you can't possibly manage to leave it alone while you're behind the wheel, can you?

powerful_Rogue

AdrianC wrote: »

However this goes in the end, there's one really easy lesson to learn...

If your e-cig thing could be confused for a mobile, DON'T USE IT WHILE DRIVING.
I'm sure you're not so hopelessly addicted to it that you can't possibly manage to leave it alone while you're behind the wheel, can you?

Of course not.

However, and this is the crux of the matter, I only use it when the road permits. IE, no bends, corners or turnings approaching. Hand to mouth coordination is a gross motor skill and doesn't take away any observation from the road and surroundings ahead.

Unlike say for instance, someone looking over at the radio to change stations etc

kmb500

dannyrst wrote: »

Should have asked him how he changes gear.

bend his head down and move it with his mouth, in order to keep 2 hands on the wheel and maintain control of the car

AdrianC

powerful_Rogue wrote: »

Of course not.

However, and this is the crux of the matter, I only use it when the road permits. IE, no bends, corners or turnings approaching. Hand to mouth coordination is a gross motor skill and doesn't take away any observation from the road and surroundings ahead.

Unlike say for instance, someone looking over at the radio to change stations etc

You miss my point completely.

rich13348

kmb500 wrote: »

bend his head down and move it with his mouth, in order to keep 2 hands on the wheel and maintain control of the car

That would be impressive to watch. You may also have to dislocate your right shoulder to get the required reach.

kmb500

I completely agree with you mate, theres nothing wrong with smoking / vaping while driving. It doesn't affect your vision and doesn't affect your control of the car any more than changing gear or winding down the window or scratching your chin or anything else.

kmb500

rich13348 wrote: »

That would be impressive to watch. You may also have to dislocate your right shoulder to get the required reach.

Dunno man I know some talented women

Altarf

Nasqueron wrote: »

Putting aside the anti-police conspiracy theories (targets etc) the police usually have video in the car, if they were behind and saw OP driving along for a sustained period without holding the wheel or were coming the other way and saw it and it's on video then it's a bit different.

You are missing the point. No seat belt / using a mobile phone is an easy hit.

All the police officer has to do is say they saw it, no further evidence needed.