Comments on: Just a little rant http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/ montessori at school, autonomous at home, all learning together Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Tim http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234030 Tim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:44:31 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234030 I agree, but the reality is that the CPS is not prepared to proceed with cases which rely on the opinion of some half witted plod. I agree, but the reality is that the CPS is not prepared to proceed with cases which rely on the opinion of some half witted plod.

]]> By: Chris http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234028 Chris Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:37:27 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234028 I know those things are covered but I don't see why a phone should treated exceptionally. Using a phone is not imo necessarily driving without due care and attention. It can be but to say it always is is like saying have kids the car is driving without due care and attention. I know those things are covered but I don’t see why a phone should treated exceptionally. Using a phone is not imo necessarily driving without due care and attention. It can be but to say it always is is like saying have kids the car is driving without due care and attention.

]]> By: Tim http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234026 Tim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:49:31 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234026 There is a difference though if you have to prove that someone is driving without due care and attention, they might argue, and produce 'experts' who agreed, that they were not distracted by their phone, whereas if you make it an offence to use the phone, then all the police have to prove is that you were using the phone. So they can use a photo of someone using a phone as conclusive evidence that they were committing an offence. There is a difference though if you have to prove that someone is driving without due care and attention, they might argue, and produce ‘experts’ who agreed, that they were not distracted by their phone, whereas if you make it an offence to use the phone, then all the police have to prove is that you were using the phone. So they can use a photo of someone using a phone as conclusive evidence that they were committing an offence.

]]> By: t-bird http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234025 t-bird Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:40:22 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234025 "But I also think changing a cd is distracting, tuning in a radio etc etc so I am not why all things (phones included) aren’t covered under due care and attention. Seems odd to single one (and not the worst) out." it *is* all covered under Due care and Attention! The Police have been able to use that particular offence for anything that distracts the driver from doing what they are supposed to be doing for years, they can have you for changing the radio, turning round to scream at the kids, emergency stops because you sailed past the junction you were supposed to be exiting at, doing the cross word at teh wheel.... anythign they can prove that took your mind off the road (by which they usually mean they hvae you on video vering all round the place or causing chaos!) the mobile phone law was brought in basically becuase the Gvmt decided that this was a particularly common offence so deserved a bit of extra publicity as provided by a new law etc. “But I also think changing a cd is distracting, tuning in a radio etc etc so I am not why all things (phones included) aren’t covered under due care and attention. Seems odd to single one (and not the worst) out.”

it *is* all covered under Due care and Attention! The Police have been able to use that particular offence for anything that distracts the driver from doing what they are supposed to be doing for years, they can have you for changing the radio, turning round to scream at the kids, emergency stops because you sailed past the junction you were supposed to be exiting at, doing the cross word at teh wheel…. anythign they can prove that took your mind off the road (by which they usually mean they hvae you on video vering all round the place or causing chaos!) the mobile phone law was brought in basically becuase the Gvmt decided that this was a particularly common offence so deserved a bit of extra publicity as provided by a new law etc.

]]> By: Tim http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234021 Tim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:23:31 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234021 Yes, the Jabra has a big button on the front, you poke it and shout at it. Yes, the Jabra has a big button on the front, you poke it and shout at it.

]]> By: Chris http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234018 Chris Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:09:40 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234018 Look at that there......how awful. Look at that there……how awful.

]]> By: Chris http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234017 Chris Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:09:16 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234017 Don't most ladies but there make-up on driving along the M1 anyway? Don’t most ladies but there make-up on driving along the M1 anyway?

]]> By: Chris http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234015 Chris Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:08:39 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234015 Tim, how do you answer calls with one of those hands-free? I presume you use voice whatever to make calls on the move? Tim, how do you answer calls with one of those hands-free? I presume you use voice whatever to make calls on the move?

]]> By: Tim http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234014 Tim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:07:26 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234014 BTW, dropping a cigarette in your lap is slightly distracting, particularly if you spill your coffee on your phone while you are picking it up. If that happens, then it will probably ruin your make up and you will have to start again. BTW, dropping a cigarette in your lap is slightly distracting, particularly if you spill your coffee on your phone while you are picking it up. If that happens, then it will probably ruin your make up and you will have to start again.

]]> By: Tim http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234013 Tim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:02:51 +0000 http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup/2007/02/21/just-a-little-rant/#comment-234013 I have tried the headset and they are a pain in the, um, ear. I have a <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jabra-SP500-Bluetooth-Handsfree-Car/dp/B000BR8L44" rel="nofollow">Jabra Speaker Phone</a>, much better idea I have tried the headset and they are a pain in the, um, ear.

I have a Jabra Speaker Phone, much better idea

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