Rant of the day

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Havit, Sep 10, 2016.

  1. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

    Dec 2, 2014
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    Wimin and phones don't mix.
    My sister in law is bad enough just walking on the pavement.
    If she starts talking to someone either who is walking with her or on the phone she stops...just stops where she is standing!!
    She can't walk and talk at the same time.
    She turns off the phone when she is driving though
     
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  2. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    Not illegal atm. It's a case of distraction causing her to drive without due care and attention and dangerously. I too reckon hands free should be banned. Very often see drivers in animated conversation waving their hands about and clearly not fully concentrating on driving - so not paying due care and attention. If you want to chat on the phone pull in to a lay-by or such.
     
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  3. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

    Apr 28, 2016
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    It depends on the circumstances but mobile phone use even its hands free can be illegal still
    Can’t remember the charge name.
    If something interferes with good driving practice then you can be done whatever it is.
     
  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Roll on driverless Cars!! It’ll be great to get a full 4 hours kip while driving up the motorway rather than the 6 x 20secs worth of unintentional!!:cool:
     
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  5. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-42237335
    Heres a guy rampaging through the street randomly assalting people who ends up killing a guy. 4 years out in 2. If thats the sentence then can I carry a night stick please
     
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  6. adethetrade

    adethetrade Active Member

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    What do people think about using helmet Bluetooth devises, phone music chat is this Ok
     
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  7. adethetrade

    adethetrade Active Member

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    I've got a set which lets my wife nag me when she' s on the back can I tell her it's illegal now!!
     
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  8. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Whilst going on about phones - what about cigarette use. First getting the cig then using the lighter and replacing. All take the eyes off the road. Not to forget fiddling with sat nav devices.....
     
  9. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    I'm guessing the CPS thought a dangerous driving charge had more chance of success than involuntary manslaughter. The maximum sentence is 14 years so there's good reason you'd think for the CPS to appeal against the sentence.
     
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  10. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    If distracted then it's counted as dangerous driving according to the Road Traffic act. Same when tuning the radio, turning to talk to a passenger, looking at a map - anything that distracts a driver from taking due care and attention. Causing death in those circumstances carries a sentence of 1-14 years.
     
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  11. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Heard today, police are looking into wether a wolf whistle should be made a criminal offence! Really!
     
  12. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    i tried listening to music once while riding.it definitely was a distraction for me (never mind the fact i looking weird dancing while on a bike:confused:) I've got a scala but only use it for times i need to hear sat nav directions..would never dream of getting a scala for my mrs ..she's a terrible back seat driver:eek:
     
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  13. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    Keep us posted.
     
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  14. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Or not! Dependant on who’s delivering:p
     
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  15. H.O.

    H.O. Noble Member

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    Round our way I'm sure they sign for them before they get out of the bloody van!
     
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  16. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    Me too, half ton, never had trouble with them. I have a great woman driver, shes local and know everyone.
     
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  17. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Ours has been doing the same drops for years now, so he knows where to leave parcels if need be. The problem arises with new or temporary staff. So are they going to compensate you for breach of contract? The big issue now is that Amazon have given Parcel Force the boot & are trying to economise using a cheaper delivery service & as we all know, cheap isn't always good
     
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  18. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    Don't even get me started on Yodel........
     
  19. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Just not good enough is it? What ever happened to pride in what you do? Do a job, any job, do it well or go home!
     
  20. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Just not good enough is it? What ever happened to pride in what you do? Do a job, any job, do it well or go home!
     
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