[Brighton] MPs: Hands free mobiles should be banned.

[Pavilionaire]

Another unenforceable law. Exactly what the overstretched police force needs.

Personally, I think this crosses the line. So you're won't be breaking any laws if you drive whilst smoking with a car full of people listening to music at full blast, but you will be breaking the law if you're using hands-free to tell your wife you're running late because of the traffic.

 

[BensGrandad]

No doubt that would mean all cars having a built in system like my wife's Kia which has the controls on the steering wheel and you call a number by name or number over the speaking system. I must say I wouldn't argue against it.

 

[Hungry Joe]

As a non-driver I have noticed a huge increase in the last few years in the number of times I've seen drivers sail through red lights, across zebra and pelican crossings when people are clearly waiting to cross, having to break heavily to avoid a shunt etc, where the driver is either holding their phone, looking down at something in their lap (likely their phone) or talking when no-one else is in the car (likely hands free unless they're a bit nuts).

Regulation probably won't deter most people from doing the above. Only changes in technology combined with making such things as socially unacceptable as drink-driving will.

 

[beorhthelm]

Another unenforceable law. Exactly what the overstretched police force needs.

Personally, I think this crosses the line. So you're won't be breaking any laws if you drive whilst smoking with a car full of people listening to music at full blast, but you will be breaking the law if you're using hands-free to tell your wife you're running late because of the traffic.

good example of the absurdity. i dont think it will stretch police much though, they'll just ignore most incidents. or it'll be used as a revenue generator at periodic spot checks/enforcement drives. more concerned by possible use by insurance as a factor to sidestep payments, or used by police chiefs discriminately to nudge figures (easy cl

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Absolutely this.


(has someone hacked your account?)

Regards
DR

 

[bomber130]

I think it's a good idea, but I think there should be exceptions for those who work in a vehicle. Plenty of jobs (including my own) need to carry out communication while driving.

To ensure they can do this safely, the employer should provide annual awareness training for employees.

Oh the old I need it screw the rest of you. Double standards I think


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[Nobby]

No doubt that would mean all cars having a built in system like my wife's Kia which has the controls on the steering wheel and you call a number by name or number over the speaking system. I must say I wouldn't argue against it.

No that’s still hands free BG