Britons could be issued £200 fine for driving law ‘confusion’ in major warning
Drivers have been warned they may be caught out and fined for breaking a simple rule.

Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel.

Experts at Road Angel have warned motorists could be caught out for simply touching their phone even if it is in a cradle due to tough new laws.

A recent crackdown ensured it was now illegal for drivers to use their mobile phones under any circumstances.

This includes simply touching the device to programme a location into driving apps such as Google Maps.

Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes.

This data is then collected to reroute other drivers away from an incident to speed up journey times. However, helping other road users could see motorists caught out with fines and penalty points.

Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving.

He said: “There is still some confusion around the use of phones whilst driving, despite the law tightening up over a year ago.

“We think it is important for motorists to understand what they can and can't do when using some popular driving apps as they encourage user interaction in real-time.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1820313/driving-law-fine-mobile-phone-rules

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

> https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1820313/driving-law-fine-mobile-phone-rules

Posted under a different Subject only 1 minute ago.

Been on the home-brew again?

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Spike

QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS

You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never
> acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>
> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.

No need to put up “The EU has failed” posters, of course.

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Spike

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>
> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.

Here's one:

https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never
>> acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>>
>> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.
>
> Here's one:
>
> https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962

I can see what your problem is here - you believe what politicians say…

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Spike

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:30:31 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> > QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
> >
> > You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.
> Here's one:
>
> https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962

Here's another one:

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uploads/projects/1519079.jpg?1684413698

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:30:31 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never
>>> acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>>>
>>> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the
>>> "Brexit has failed" ones.
>> Here's one:
>>
>> https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962
>
> Here's another one:
>
> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uploads/projects/1519079.jpg?1684413698

See what I mean?

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Spike

On 31/10/2023 04:44 am, Simon Mason wrote:

> Britons could be issued £200 fine for driving law ‘confusion’ in major warning
> Drivers have been warned they may be caught out and fined for breaking a simple rule.
> Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel.
> Experts at Road Angel have warned motorists could be caught out for simply touching their phone even if it is in a cradle due to tough new laws.
> A recent crackdown ensured it was now illegal for drivers to use their mobile phones under any circumstances.

That is puerile rubbish.

> This includes simply touching the device to programme a location into driving apps such as Google Maps.

It's what Siri was designed for.
>
> Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes.
> This data is then collected to reroute other drivers away from an incident to speed up journey times. However, helping other road users could see motorists caught out with fines and penalty points.
> Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving.

That is sheer bull****.

> He said: “There is still some confusion around the use of phones whilst driving, despite the law tightening up over a year ago.
> “We think it is important for motorists to understand what they can and can't do when using some popular driving apps as they encourage user interaction in real-time.
> https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1820313/driving-law-fine-mobile-phone-rules

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:08:39 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:30:31 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> > On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> > > QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
> > >
> > > You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.
> > Here's one:
> >
> > https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962
> Here's another one:
>
> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uploads/projects/1519079.jpg?1684413698

We've mismanaged this totally,” Farage said, responding to a raft of data suggesting there had been a negative economic impact of Brexit. “Brexit has failed,” he added. “We've not delivered on Brexit and the Tories have let us down very, very badly.”

On 31/10/2023 03:45 pm, Simon Misogyny wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:08:39 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:30:31 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>>> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>>>>
>>>> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the "Brexit has failed" ones.
>>> Here's one:
>>>
>>> https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962
>> Here's another one:
>>
>> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uploads/projects/1519079.jpg?1684413698
>
> We've mismanaged this totally,” Farage said, responding to a raft of data suggesting there had been a negative economic impact of Brexit. “Brexit has failed,” he added. “We've not delivered on Brexit and the Tories have let us down very, very badly.”

Was he on his chav-bike when he allegedly said all that?

QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS

Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:08:39 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:30:31 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 11:08:43 AM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
>>>> QUOTE: Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was “never
>>>> acceptable” to use a phone while driving. ENDS
>>>>
>>>> You need loads of posters to that effect around the UK, like the
>>>> "Brexit has failed" ones.
>>> Here's one:
>>>
>>> https://www.theargus.co.uk/resources/images/16838021.jpg?type=mds-article-962
>> Here's another one:
>>
>> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uploads/projects/1519079.jpg?1684413698
>
> We've mismanaged this totally,” Farage said, responding to a raft of data
> suggesting there had been a negative economic impact of Brexit. “Brexit
> has failed,” he added. “We've not delivered on Brexit and the Tories have
> let us down very, very badly.”

Philosophical question: if Brexit was ‘not delivered’, how could it have
failed?

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Spike

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote
: > QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen
> multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS

> Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.

Cyclist on phone crashes into gate, loses five teeth.

<https://news.sky.com/video/cyclist-on-phone-crashes-into-gate-11252672>

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Spike

On Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 15:56:11 UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
> QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS
>
> Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.
They all seem to be examining their crotches in minute detail for some reason.

On 31/10/2023 04:40 pm, Spike wrote:
> Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote
> :
>> QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen
>> multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS
>
>> Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.
>
> Cyclist on phone crashes into gate, loses five teeth.
> <https://news.sky.com/video/cyclist-on-phone-crashes-into-gate-11252672>

You forgot the "LOL!".

On 31/10/2023 04:57 pm, Simon Misogynist wrote:

> On Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 15:56:11 UTC, Simon Mason wrote:

>> QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS
>>
>> Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.
> They all seem to be examining their crotches in minute detail for some reason.

You are right. Chav-cyclists DO so often seem to be looking at their groins.

QUOTE: Experts at Road Angel have warned motorists could be caught out for simply touching their phone even if it is in a cradle due to tough new laws.. A recent crackdown ensured it was now illegal for drivers to use their mobile phones under any circumstances. ENDS

How many "recent crackdowns" does it take to get the message through their thick skulls?

JNugent <jnugent@mail.com> wrote:
> On 31/10/2023 04:40 pm, Spike wrote:
>> Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote
>> :
>>> QUOTE: Some navigation apps also urge motorists to touch the screen
>>> multiple times to report issues such as congestion, potholes and crashes. ENDS
>>
>>> Those apps want banning - just as bad as the "nodding dog" morons.
>>
>> Cyclist on phone crashes into gate, loses five teeth.
>> <https://news.sky.com/video/cyclist-on-phone-crashes-into-gate-11252672>
>
> You forgot the "LOL!".

oops…mea culpa…

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Spike

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: Experts at Road Angel have warned motorists could be caught out
> for simply touching their phone even if it is in a cradle due to tough
> new laws. A recent crackdown ensured it was now illegal for drivers to
> use their mobile phones under any circumstances. ENDS
>
> How many "recent crackdowns" does it take to get the message through their thick skulls?

Your quote is wrong. It is NOT ‘illegal for drivers to use their mobile
phones under any circumstances’.

Look up the law on the topic, you twerp, it doesn’t comprise Road Angel
covering their *rses.

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Spike

QUOTE: Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel.ENDS

They need more warnings - obviously!

QUOTE: "Put an iPad in a cradle then I am breaking the law. " ENDS

I should bloody well think so!

Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

> QUOTE: Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for
> tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel.ENDS

> They need more warnings - obviously!

Why?

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Spike

QUOTE: Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel. ENDS

Didn't Cycling Mikey nab Chris Eubank for that very offence?

On 01/11/2023 11:40 am, Simon Misogyny wrote:

> QUOTE: Motorists have been warned they could be breaking driving laws for tampering with traffic smartphone apps while behind the wheel. ENDS
>
> Didn't Cycling Mikey nab Chris Eubank for that very offence?

Do you know what the word "tamper" even means?

It would appear not.

Another Del Boyism from you there, Del Boy.