General Chat

I agree the police are not doing a very good job as i know of at least FOUR people who have been pulled over for using mobiles while drivng and ALL were let off with a warning and ALL are still doing it!! Nicky.x

Driving around the city in Glos I see plenty of people using their mobiles whilst driving. I saw one woman trying to negotiate a roundabout, chatting on her mobile - and checking her make-up at the same time!

Not me I don't drive haven't got a mobile either. My 2 kids turn theirs off when they get in the car if they haven't they ignore it. Germaine x

I was following behind a lady late one evening that I thought was drunk or Ill. I backed off, she got slower as she weaved around road then eventually partly pulled over and stopped. I checked as slowly went passed and she was on the phone , chatting and smiling away!! We'd driven about 3/4 of a mile already. Sue Well theres another of the four.

I agree Bob! Perhaps 'name and shame' (car reg nos. in local newspapers) would work? What is it about human nature that makes folk think that laws only apply to other people? When we are tempted to use our mobiles, for instance, BEFORE the plane has come to a stop at an airport... Lily

Does anyone on here know ANYONE that has got a ticket for this in the UK?. I suspect the police are failing to do their job. Bob

i am one of the few that when i see someone on the phone, i get alongside and let em have an earful of windtones.......

I own a mobile phone but it is only switched on when I make a call [or am expecting one] which I definitely would not do when driving. So I am not one of the four

I don't drive but I hate seeing people driving and using mobiles at the same time. I think they're ignorant and irresponsible.

Got a mobile but just carry it fo emergencies if I'm out driving. Personally I dont know why people spend so long talking on them, always sounds like a load of drival when you hear them, AND YOU CANT HELP HEARING SOME OF THEM!!!! Len

I have enough problems using a phone when I'm doing nothing else - I can't multitask with the phone at all so never bothered when driving even before it became illegal Beth :) I did see a driving instructor texting away whilst driving shortly after the new law. I was just so jealous that he could text quicker than me when he was only using one hand than I can manage with both hands and no other distractions - sob, sob.

I have never used my phone while driving even before the law came in. I know i am not able to do both, drive and balance a phone. My family and friends have always known wouldn't answer when I'm driving so they wait for me to ring back. June xx

Where I live, bus drivers are the worst culprits, for using their phones while driving Liz

I do a lot of driving at least 300Kms per week and I never start the car without my hands Free set plugged into my ear. My hubby always checks on me as I am leaving anyway so I never forget lol. There was over 1000 people in Perth on one day alone got caught using mobiles while driving last week. For the sake of a hands free kit $20 they would rather get a hefty fine. Silly and dangerous Regards Jackie

Not me i always wait to i can park up

I always use my hands free kit whilst driving - not that I get many calls :~D Saw a class one the other day. White van man at the traffic lights in town..... On the phone, reading a map and steering with his elbow!! , turning right at the lights..... all he was missing was a cup of coffee !!! ..... grrrr XX Sioux

Yes, I still see loads of people with mobiles at their ear whilst driving! Makes my blood boil, I have to say. x

I NEVER answer my phone or make calls when I'm driving. It is illegal and irresponsible for anyone to use their mobile whilst they drive. I have no experience of hands-free. Viv

I have a handsfree kit in my car as it's an ex-company car.....but I tend not to use it coz i don't like it. That doesn't mean that i talk when i drive tho..... When ever i get in the car, I put the phone onto Silent and hide it in my bag so I don't know if people are tyring to get to me! c x

I don't answer mine while driving. I don't have a hands free kit (don't get that many calls lol billy no mates) but if it does ring I pull over and call back! Julie xxx