Is it currently ilegal to use a mobile phone whilst sat in the driver's seat of a stationery vehicle(i.e not moving)but the key is in the ignition and the engine is running?with the handbrake on and the gear stick in neutral?)
2006-12-15 12:46:58 · 15 answers · asked by ASHERS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
its easier just to turn the engine off...save the hassle.
2006-12-15 12:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO if the vehicle is stationary with the handbrake applied and in neutral gear in a properly designated parking plot , i.e. not a buslane or hard shoulder on the motorway etc there is no problem that I have been made aware of recently. It may be wiser if you turn the ignition off, if questioned about your mobile they cannot say you were driving the vehicle. with the ignition off you cannot drive the vehicle so no problem.
2006-12-15 12:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by wisernow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in the UK yes, know someone done for this whilst stationary at traffic lights. Apparently, you are in charge of a running (think that was the word) vehicle! The same applies to a drink drive charge, if keys are in the ignition, you intend to drive! So who is to say you would turn mobile off when when traffic continued? That will be the argument!
2006-12-15 12:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quote from the UK Highway Code:
127: You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving - find a safe place to stop first.
PS If you've stopped at the side of the road - then it's probably OK - but you could use a hands free kit to be sure.
2006-12-15 12:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Crusty 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOPE you must be stationary with the key OUT of the ignition sorry i got a warning 2 months ago,for the same thing and i thought i was within the law but i was wrong you must have the key out the ignition not in standby or ticking over
2006-12-15 13:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by floss♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So long as your car is parked and you are not at traffic lights etc then use of a phone in this scenario would be fine, if you are at a red light etc hand brkae on as you describe then no because you are technically still driving and would be expected to be aware of your surrondings.
2006-12-17 08:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by rick_wenham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on how the law is worded in your Provence or state. I would think that what you are saying however would be considered safe in any Provence or state.
Obtain a copy of the law where you live and read it carefully, that is the only way you will know for sure....
2006-12-15 12:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend that you contact a pro solicitor. the challenge you describe has countless case regulation. how ever it truly is a complicated criminal question and also you want criminal suggestion. talking as an coincidence investigator there are this manner of excellent type of diversifications on your coincidence that with out an complete analyze i ought to no longer say what the information were in no way concepts if and what case regulation ought to stick with.( that bit is the solicitors pastime besides) sorry cant be extra efficient
2016-11-26 21:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the engine is running, it shows INTENTION. Intention is a big word within the legal vocabulary. Lawyers could twist this one any way they would like, but I believe it would still show guilt, since the engine is running. Tricky.
2006-12-15 12:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by smcdevitt2001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is a legal act. You only break the law when you use a mobile phone while driving.
2006-12-15 23:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by BRIAN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not ilegal to stop your car and use your mobile but stop in an safe place and switch of your engine
2006-12-15 14:20:32 · answer #11 · answered by sukito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋