There is nothing upmarket about having a built in hands free kit in your car. Pretty standard stuff now in basic cars. They have become like a/c, no longer a luxury.
There is nothing upmarket about having a built in hands free kit in your car. Pretty standard stuff now in basic cars. They have become like a/c, no longer a luxury.
There is nothing upmarket about having a built in hands free kit in your car. Pretty standard stuff now in basic cars. They have become like a/c, no longer a luxury.
Now - yes...
How many 10 year old Corsas, Fiestas or Clios have Bluetooth...?
Now - yes...
How many 10 year old Corsas, Fiestas or Clios have Bluetooth...?
Now - yes...
How many 10 year old Corsas, Fiestas or Clios have Bluetooth...?
And it's only the more modern, up-market, higher up the range models that have these gizmos.
There are millions of cars out there with none of this tech, mainly being driven by late teen/early twenties - the exact type who, quite literally, can't survive without their phones...
Nothing worse than seeing people on them.
Was shocked at the sheer amount of people on them whilst in the USA.
Calling on one is bad but I can only imagine how distracting it is texting whilst driving.
Agree with Phil above, it should carry some form of automatic ban and an on the spot fine.
The deterrent is much stronger though. That is what they are relying on.
I think what it needs is a short sharp burst of police presence at traffic lights, roundabouts etc. Spot offenders and then make a concerted effort to publicise the prosecutions in the local and national press. A few people losing their jobs because of a driving ban will have a lot more effect than the likes of the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror trying to take credit for a Government press release saying something will be done.
Why would you lose your job? You don't with speeding points, as you can go way over the dozen points if you need to drive for your job. I know someone on 20 odd points, and still allowed to drive. Legally.
Only problem is the Police are already swamped and don't either have the time or inclination to enforce it.
Totally agree with the proposed increase to £200 fine plus 6 points.
But is it just political posturing when dedicated traffic cops have been cut by 27% since 2010, outside of the capital?:mmm:
And there's the biggest stumbling block.
Hardly any Police in a position to enforce....
Not a waste of time but I can't see it making much difference...