West Mids police catching drivers using their phones

[Ben]

West Midlands police have a new approach to reducing the number of people using their phones while driving:

https://twitter.com/namedeman/status/12 ... 0431584264

I think it's a pretty good idea, what do you reckon?

[mangocrazy]

Can the general public join in?

[Ben]

I wish!

I really like the fact they are there, doing it, recording it, issuing fines and with no interaction with the offender. I think that's a good use of resources and the fact there's no copper at the side of the road with a hi-vis pulling you over or a set locations means that - hopefully - people just won't risk it.

Every day I see countless drivers on their phones where I am (SW London) it's crazy how this isn't being addressed.

[fatboy]

Learn the hard way you dumbfucks !
If the fine and points don't stop you you will end up killing someone....
Stupid selfish dangerous

[RiceBurner]

Can someone point me at the actual rules/law for phone use?

Specifically: is using a phone as a sat-nav device, mounted in a cradle (so completely hands free) still legal?

If not - does anyone want to comment on the difference between using a modern vehicle's built in audio/nav systems (which are sometimes more complex to navigate than a phone), and using a phone mounted in such a cradle?

[Ben]

I always find this site useful: https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q955.htm