42 points and still driving

[Drago]

[QUOTE 3777479, member: 9609"]but then we get utter nonsense like the woman fined for eating a banana in grid locked traffic -
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-traffic-treated-like-criminal-fined-100.html[/QUOTE]

She insists her car was in stationary traffic. It seems the officers bodycam says otherwise in other iterations of this story, which is perhaps why she hasn't opted to argue it in court.

 

[Drago]

Both bands off the wheel on a vehicle in motion while she peels banana? A clear cut not in control, a worthy recipient of an FPN.

 

[swee'pea99]

Putting bananawoman to one side and getting back to the OP, "The offences took place between June and August 2014." So, this guy committed seven speeding offences over a three month period, including going over the ton on a 50MPH limit road, and that's not enough to get banned? Jesus H. What does it take to convince magistrates that a person just isn't fit to be in charge of a fast, heavy machine that's perfectly designed to kill people if not used sensibly?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Both bands off the wheel on a vehicle in motion while she peels banana? A clear cut not in control, a worthy recipient of an FPN.

You also see quite a few road cyclists, riding with no hands while they open food packets on long trips.

 

[mjr]

You also see quite a few road cyclists, riding with no hands while they open food packets on long trips.

Car drivers may also take both hands off the steering if they can steer their car by leaning.

 

[Drago]

You also see quite a few road cyclists, riding with no hands while they open food packets on long trips.

I've seen people stab each other, but it doesn't mean I think its a good idea.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Car drivers may also take both hands off the steering if they can steer their car by leaning.

You can use your brakes by leaning too?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Not illegal though. 'Not in proper control', the offence under Section 41D of the Road Traffic Act 1988, applies only to motor vehicles. Difficult to prove careless or reckless cycling in those circumstances.

So this isn't a case of being fair to all road users, and something that's "dangerous", just about "being against the rules"?

 

[mjr]

You can use your brakes while leaning too?

My current usual bike has a backpedal brake, so yes I can but anyway, we don't expect motorists to drive along with a foot lightly resting on the brake pedal, so why should we expect people to cycle with a hand on a brake lever?

 

[Dan B]

You can use your brakes while leaning too?

I often use my brakes while leaning. I really ought to learn to brake before entering the corner, though, it's not really good technique

 

[PhilDawson8270]

In what way is taking both hands off the bars dangerous, assuming it is not a Brompton?

In what way is taking both hands off a steering wheel dangerous? So long as the car is in good condition, it will stay straight long enough to peel a banana, apart from in the car, you can also still use the brakes.

I'm not condoning driving while eating a bowl of cereal or whatever. I'm just intrigued why it is such a terrible thing for a car driver, but a cyclist is totally fine?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

My current usual bike has a backpedal brake, so yes I can

Damn, you got me there

 

[PhilDawson8270]

I often use my brakes while leaning. I really ought to learn to brake before entering the corner, though, it's not really good technique

I meant to say "by", oops. Really should proof read posts.

 

[Dan B]

I meant to say "by", oops. Really should proof read posts.

Oh well. On a fixie, yes. Otherwise, not so much

The only cycle I ride with a coaster brake is a Christiania trike, which tends to wander across the road without at least one hand on the bars

 

[Dayvo]

In what way is taking both hands off a steering wheel dangerous? So long as the car is in good condition, it will stay straight long enough to peel a banana, apart from in the car, you can also still use the brakes.

Maybe if it's stationary.