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Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 8:03 pm
by Wandering Warrior
Both carry different punishments and both can cause similar results but what's the difference?
Should it not be 12 months mandatory ban for both?
Furthermore the NHS would have to deal with less cases of cauliflower thumb if the punishment for texting whilst driving was more punitive!

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 8:31 pm
by dontshootthemessenger
I would make the ban life in both cases , only reason I am being so generous is it is a Friday. On Mondays , I would probably suggest life sentences , deportation , etc

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 3:09 pm
by SJ
Wandering Warrior wrote:Both carry different punishments and both can cause similar results but what's the difference?
Should it not be 12 months mandatory ban for both?
Furthermore the NHS would have to deal with less cases of cauliflower thumb if the punishment for texting whilst driving was more punitive!
The answer is in the question you ask ie both carry different punishment and ones for smoking the other is for texting Simple answer to your initial question
2nd question depend which I was doing when apprended :lol: only joking.....honest!

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 5:50 pm
by Wandering Warrior
Well, should it not be a ban for both is what I'm asking? It won't affect you in either instances I'm well aware!!
So the answer is not there!!

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:19 am
by Wigan_forever1985
Ive always found it hilarious that smoking while driving is not banned.

Its not ok to have a phone call but it is ok to wave a stick of fire around the car. Put it this way if you drop a phone in your lap, youre probably going to have less of reaction than dropping fire

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 5:46 pm
by thegimble
Drink driving should be a life ban and as fine based on income. Also alcohol level should be nil.

Texting should be 6 points fine based on income 2nd time life ban. In Florida ATM leaving today shocking the amount I see texting and driving.

Op missed out 1 issue speeding. This in built up areas is an issue. Speeding at any 30 and under areas should have the same penalty as texting above for me.

Smoking should be banned dirty habit. Smoking at home only for me.

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 8:43 pm
by ian b
you want to be out on a motorbike and see these dicks weaving in and out of lanes whilst texting. I agree it should be a minimum 12 month ban because it's selfish and probably as bad as drink driving which is unforgivable

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 11:49 am
by Wormburner
Drink driving should be a lifetime ban and a £2000 fine
Drug driving the same
Texting should be a 1 year ban and £1000 fine
Sex driving the same as texting

Re: Texting Whilst Driving and Drink Driving.

Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 12:40 pm
by Kittwazzer
Fawdoffshed wrote:The only thing a driver should do in a car is drive. Nothing else. Texting, phoning, smoking, eating, drinking should not be allowed. Drive. Simplicity itself. The solution to drink-driving, texting/mobile phone calling? Confiscation of car and crushing it.
I agree but motor manufacturers are competing with each other for how many 'toys' they can fit into a dashboard. Every one is a distraction. Is changing radio channels while driving any less dangerous?