Mobile phone crackdown

[mjr]

"Distraction offences like eating"

I have never heard of it and I was a copper many years ago. Anybody heard of this one?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gq5WqzUJbI

although I don't remember how the Police Scotland investigation mentioned here turned out: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/video-watch-incredibly-stupid-motorist-2663361

 

[jefmcg]

"Distraction offences like eating"

I have never heard of it and I was a copper many years ago. Anybody heard of this one?

Maybe driving without due care (==distracted in English)?

http://www.driving-law.co.uk/offences/careless_driving.asp

 

[Drago]

That'd be a 'not in proper control' offence.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

"Distraction offences like eating"

I have never heard of it and I was a copper many years ago. Anybody heard of this one?

I recall a few that have been reported such as eating an apple or a kitkat at the wheel. If you're not in proper control, I don't suppose it matters what's in your hand.