Why don’t they then give the highways officers more power. Let them stop people using there mobiles.
As they don’t do much anyway. Plus most would love the power and do a good job stopping everyone.
Juddian:
Mazzer2:
There are not enough police to enforce the current traffic laws let alone new ones.They won’t need to police it, if you use the linked handsfree on your lorry (or cars so equipped) i have no doubt that will record that a phone call has been made, companies worried about their O licence will monitor it strictly, and if you use an earpiece that will be spotted by any number of the cctv cameras in this country.
We all know this is coming, just a matter of time.
One wonders how long it will be before they privatise such enforcement anyway, they’ve privatised everything else, kerching.
This time you are making sense and you are quite correct that “it” is coming and how easy it will be to monitor and prosecute. I have also heard penalties are going to become a lot harsher for law breakers.
It’ll never happen. Manufacturers have spend far too much money on hands free kits for cars and trucks etc. Also, it seems that you’ll get done for it if you had an accident and the phone call was to blame regardless of if you were using hands free or not.
Radar19:
It’ll never happen. Manufacturers have spend far too much money on hands free kits for cars and trucks etc. Also, it seems that you’ll get done for it if you had an accident and the phone call was to blame regardless of if you were using hands free or not.
Ya wanna bet? Wheels are already in motion.
jakethesnake:
Radar19:
It’ll never happen. Manufacturers have spend far too much money on hands free kits for cars and trucks etc. Also, it seems that you’ll get done for it if you had an accident and the phone call was to blame regardless of if you were using hands free or not.Ya wanna bet? Wheels are already in motion.
How so? Just because a bunch of MP’s who are claimed to be “influential” have asked the government to consider plans doesn’t mean its going to happen.
Perhaps someone might care to tell us if this ban on the driver using hands free communications in a moving vehicle will apply to the police making radio calls?
Or will there be a specific exemption be made for them?
Sort of do as I say, not as i do.
WhiteTruckMan:
Perhaps someone might care to tell us if this ban on the driver using hands free communications in a moving vehicle will apply to the police making radio calls?Or will there be a specific exemption be made for them?
Sort of do as I say, not as i do.
Using a CB on the move is still perfectly legal so I imagine that no, the police will not be banned from using their radios either.
Radar19:
jakethesnake:
Radar19:
It’ll never happen. Manufacturers have spend far too much money on hands free kits for cars and trucks etc. Also, it seems that you’ll get done for it if you had an accident and the phone call was to blame regardless of if you were using hands free or not.Ya wanna bet? Wheels are already in motion.
How so? Just because a bunch of MP’s who are claimed to be “influential” have asked the government to consider plans doesn’t mean its going to happen.
This has been in the pipeline for some time now. Its just a matter of time but for sure it won’t be so long now.
the maoster:
WhiteTruckMan:
Perhaps someone might care to tell us if this ban on the driver using hands free communications in a moving vehicle will apply to the police making radio calls?Or will there be a specific exemption be made for them?
Sort of do as I say, not as i do.
Using a CB on the move is still perfectly legal so I imagine that no, the police will not be banned from using their radios either.
Since when? Genuinely thought it was banned. If it is ok, that’s the way it’ll go then back to what it was in the early 1980’s. I used to have a radio comms set up and get calls via a set from a firm that specialised in it. A bit akin to a taxi operator. My call sign was Swift 038.
WhiteTruckMan:
Perhaps someone might care to tell us if this ban on the driver using hands free communications in a moving vehicle will apply to the police making radio calls?Or will there be a specific exemption be made for them?
Sort of do as I say, not as i do.
I daresay they will continue to enjoy the same exemption as they already have - and which is also available to everyone else…
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Thing is though if all this is continually drummed into the gullibe amongst the public, the 'Goebble’s effect sets in, and it builds support with the easily led who go on to believe it
Umm reminds me of something else I can quite put my finger on…
Sand Fisher:
the maoster:
WhiteTruckMan:
Perhaps someone might care to tell us if this ban on the driver using hands free communications in a moving vehicle will apply to the police making radio calls?Or will there be a specific exemption be made for them?
Sort of do as I say, not as i do.
Using a CB on the move is still perfectly legal so I imagine that no, the police will not be banned from using their radios either.
Since when? Genuinely thought it was banned. If it is ok, that’s the way it’ll go then back to what it was in the early 1980’s. I used to have a radio comms set up and get calls via a set from a firm that specialised in it. A bit akin to a taxi operator. My call sign was Swift 038.
I am fairly sure it is illegal but I can’t be arsed to check as I will never ever use one again.
These things never get just implimented.
What is happening here is the sheep are getting drip fed studies and reseach and facts and figures about how dangerous it is. Eventually it will start to be ingrained in the minds of enough that they can roll out a basic system for a few years, just to get it started. Then they will gradually add more and more to the legislation (backed up by “studies” as proof that they are needed of course) as its easier to add small bits over time than implement the one great big totalitarian system that is their final agenda.
What ■■■■■■ me off about this is that these studies are done without anyone knowing they are taking place and no one knows just how impartial they actually are.
jakethesnake:
Sand Fisher:
the maoster:
Using a CB on the move is still perfectly legal so I imagine that no, the police will not be banned from using their radios either.Since when? Genuinely thought it was banned. If it is ok, that’s the way it’ll go then back to what it was in the early 1980’s. I used to have a radio comms set up and get calls via a set from a firm that specialised in it. A bit akin to a taxi operator. My call sign was Swift 038.
I am fairly sure it is illegal but I can’t be arsed to check as I will never ever use one again.
Mobile phone law.
legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003 … 695_en.pdf
110.—(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is using—(a) a hand-held mobile telephone; or(b) a hand-held device of a kind specified in paragraph (4).
(4) A device referred to in paragraphs (1)(b), (2)(b) and (3)(b) is a device, other than atwo-way radio, which performs an interactive communication function by transmittingand receiving data.
(d) “two-way radio” means any wireless telegraphy apparatus which is designed oradapted—(i) for the purpose of transmitting and receiving spoken messages; and(ii) to operate on any frequency other than 880 MHz to 915 MHz, 925 MHz to960 MHz, 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz, 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz, 1900 MHz to1980 MHz or 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz; and
I can’t find any more recent ammendments that would seem to ban CB’s, but I’m sure the original legislation seems to exempt them along with other radio’s.
Of course if the user is distracted by using one they are still liable for prosecution under various other offences, which can carry hefty fines and even prison sentences.
The-Snowman:
These things never get just implimented.
What is happening here is the sheep are getting drip fed studies and reseach and facts and figures about how dangerous it is. Eventually it will start to be ingrained in the minds of enough that they can roll out a basic system for a few years, just to get it started. Then they will gradually add more and more to the legislation (backed up by “studies” as proof that they are needed of course) as its easier to add small bits over time than implement the one great big totalitarian system that is their final agenda.What ■■■■■■ me off about this is that these studies are done without anyone knowing they are taking place and no one knows just how impartial they actually are.
The studies are available on the internet, the make interesting reading, especially the methodology used to get the results and how the media headlines sensationalise the results to grab the attention and how pressure groups use those headlines for their own agenda.
Just for a laugh I admit I have thought about driving around holding a stapler or a pen…even when I’m not using them 
jakethesnake:
I am fairly sure it is illegal but I can’t be arsed to check as I will never ever use one again.
It’s not illegal. Just wanted to save you time checking Jake, I appreciate how busy reshoeing those hobby horses keeps you!
chester:
I for one will look foward to a ban on hands free phone calls whilst driving.
It will mean the office will have to plan your day a little better, that can only be a good thing.
I point blank refuse to give my personal phone number to clients, and phone phone is switched off and in my hold-all whilst at work.
I’ve even had arguments at clients transport offices within 5 mins of arriving at site because I won’t give them my number.
Who wants to be at pointy shoes beck and call all day, I certainly don’t.
It seems a lot of you lot bend over to easy to the office wallors.
Wouldn’t it make for better relations if you were just to say … ‘‘Sorry I don’t have a mobile phone’’ … or do you do it just to antagonise people ■■
raymundo:
chester:
I for one will look foward to a ban on hands free phone calls whilst driving.
It will mean the office will have to plan your day a little better, that can only be a good thing.
I point blank refuse to give my personal phone number to clients, and phone phone is switched off and in my hold-all whilst at work.
I’ve even had arguments at clients transport offices within 5 mins of arriving at site because I won’t give them my number.
Who wants to be at pointy shoes beck and call all day, I certainly don’t.
It seems a lot of you lot bend over to easy to the office wallors.Wouldn’t it make for better relations if you were just to say … ‘‘Sorry I don’t have a mobile phone’’ … or do you do it just to antagonise people ■■
Why would I want to lie to a client about not owning a mobile phone.
Would the client not start to wonder how the agency were to be able to task me in the first place.
One great way to antagonise people is to lie about silly things like not owning a mobile phone in 2019.
How would they know your lying ■■? unless you later told them, (now that would be antagonism) and believe it or not there are some people who don’t have a mobile phone …