2007-02-27 22:04:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I've heard soon you will not be able to talk to your passengers or put monkeys in the boot.
2007-02-27 22:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by G P 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There has been three changed to the Fixed Penalty Notice's.(FPN)
i. Using a mobile whilst driving(Includes stationary and also includes texting)
Hands free, means hands free IE both hands on the wheel, not holding it in one hand and shouting at the phone.
ii. Using a mobile phone whilst supervising an unqualified driver"learner"
iii. Not in proper control.
IE reading a map. smacking the kids, eating, changing channels on radio. Police officer must show loss of control.
Will invite a fine of £60 and 3 Penalty Points
2007-02-28 09:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by GRILL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, however, if whilst using your hands free the Constable forms the view that your full attention was not on the act of driving the vehicle, you may be driving without due care and attention (section 3).
2007-03-01 02:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, but my own experience tells me it may be legal but it sure as hell not safe. Nearly kissed the backside of a taxi on the m25 whilst being asked to quote for an urgent job. After that, no way am i talking to anyone on the phone while driving!
2007-02-28 09:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by newlb4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up to press yes but if involved in an accident and police trace your number to see if you were on mobile at that time you can still be prosecuted even if hands free seen it on bbc news last night so be careful :)
2007-02-28 00:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by clare w 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no your still able use hands free reason you cant talk on phone whilst driving as you have to take your hands off the wheel and can cause distractions..
2007-02-27 22:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, yes at the moment, but they are trying to ban that as well, your best bet is to get a Bluetooth if your phone is compatible, It's getting to the stage where you cant even eat, drink (soft drinks) or smoke for your own enjoyment, this country is getting to be a bloody joke
2007-02-27 22:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Piggy56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look man driving while on the phone isnt safe for shizaa no more even with ppl who are f up and doing it ESPECIALLY in traffic
so let it pass and also let the common sense pass too
2007-02-27 22:08:56 · answer #8 · answered by EddY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the new law, but where I live and work, we have what is called Driver Inattentiveness. Which means if you are doing anything to distract you while driving, and you have a wreck, it could be determined to be your fault
2007-02-28 01:21:26 · answer #9 · answered by James A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes !! but if you were in an accident and it was proved you were on hands free at the time (phone records) you could be prosecuted "driving without due care and attention"
2007-02-27 22:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't know the new law, but while driving, you should not smoke, change radio stations, spank your kids, talk on the phone. All eye and senses on the roads. safety driving
2007-02-27 22:11:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋