I'm not about to join the barricades to fight for our right to use our phones while riding - it seems like a stupid thing to do to me. But it would be nice to see a bit of evidence that such a change would be worthwhile in reducing accident rates.
Or is it just a case of "We're not allowed to use our phones while driving several tons of lethal weapon, but there's nothing to stop them from using their phones. Waaaah, it's not fair"
And what about those who use a phone mounted on their bars as a navigation/stats device. Does that count as "using" a mobile phone.you'd be required by law to dismount to dismiss a call or alert, or look at a map on your phone.
And what about those who use a phone mounted on their bars as a navigation/stats device. Does that count as "using" a mobile phone.
And many GPSs, Garmins and Wahoos are bluetoothed to mobiles so are they an extension of the phone? (as in your "dismiss a call alert" example)
It's utter bollocks.
Caveat - not, of course that I think actually using the phone for comms - texting or talking - is actually a good idea. On the contrary. But is it a real nationwide problem in need of addressing? Of course it isn't this is just someone looking around for pointless regulations to throw at cyclists.
Quiet road, I might very occasionally whip out the phone for a photo without stopping for it.And what about those who use a phone mounted on their bars as a navigation/stats device. Does that count as "using" a mobile phone.
And many GPSs, Garmins and Wahoos are bluetoothed to mobiles so are they an extension of the phone? (as in your "dismiss a call alert" example)
It's utter bollocks.
Caveat - not, of course that I think actually using the phone for comms - texting or talking - is actually a good idea. On the contrary. But is it a real nationwide problem in need of addressing? Of course it isn't this is just someone looking around for pointless regulations to throw at cyclists.
This is presumably because cyclists using a phone when cycling are just as dangerous as motorists using a phone when driving.Baroness McIntosh of Pickering wants a law change so cyclists are prosecuted for the offence of using a phone, in the same way that car drivers are.
What about pedestrians however? The complainant wasn’t driving at the time 🤷♀️This is presumably because cyclists using a phone when cycling are just as dangerous as motorists using a phone when driving.
That tonne of cycling metal can really do some damage when it crashes into a car. I've lost count of the number of innocent motorists run over by marauding cyclists...
Exactly This ^^^^^^^^^Would you like to reconsider that 100% or do you really agree with her entire rant? I think cyclist phone use is covered adequately under current laws and enforced appropriately.
Who are these mythical beasts you speak of?Exactly This ^^^^^^^^^
These offences are already covered by existing legislation should the police choose to enforce it.