Texting and driving

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  1. Terry Nutkins

    Terry Nutkins Well-Known Member

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    Terry Nutkins, Apr 12, 2013
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    Cyclists with headphones, ****ers. As a cyclist myself it never ceases to amaze me.
     
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  3. North Yorks Red

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    I scared the living **** out of a student type doing that saw him coming and gave him a right blast of the horn just before he left the pavement, thought that might learn him but saw him do the same thing about 20 minutes later. Beggars belief really!
     
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    Its extremly prevelent here, people driving around with there phone at there ear.

    Maryland state law says its illegal to use a cell phone whilst driving,this law only came in just over a year ago,and because its so new the cops arent allowed to pull you over just for that.
    And when they do the fine is only $30. Drivers over here are terrible to start with let alone with a phone in there hand.

    I also find it amusing that they think if they have there phone on loudspeaker its handsfree.Even though there sat with the phone in there hand.

    My wife and i are going to make signs and hold them up.PUT YA FRICKING PHONE DOWN MURDERER. See if that helps.
     
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    North Yorks Red Well-Known Member

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    fecking dead right we do why should you have all the fun
     
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  6. Mr C

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    Not driving are we?
     
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    I always thought there was a business to be had filming the culprits at busy junctions and giving the evidence to the authorities in return for a commission on subsequent fines.

    On one of many occasions I've been hanging around waiting for Mrs C, I test drove the theory to pass the time. My findings were I saw 7 drivers in a 20 minute period on their phones or texting. I have even seen women doing their make up in the rear view mirror whilst in traffic. Mental.

    If you get say £20 per perpetrator, you are looking at a £400 p hr business by that reckoning. It sounds a bit mercenary and would not make you very popular in the short term, but it would actually be a public service and a deterrent. I don't think any driver would really argue with that, if they are honest.

    I might go on Dragon's Den with this one. Though I bet the Dragons are worse culprits than anyone, especially that Peter Jones.
     
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    Its probably better if she focuses on the road while she is driving instead of meeting your needs...
     
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