Punishment fit the crime?

[miloking]

I often find myself indignant at the people who still choose to talk on a mobile while driving on my commute

How is talking to someone on a phone dangerous if using handsfree phone device is not???
Oh you mean not being able to use both arms is dangerous?...so how come people with one arm are legaly alowed to drive? Nope...its not more dangerous its just stupid law thats why...

[Luckylegs]

Mmmm..it's not that black and white geezer

No, i didnt think so either and hence why i questioned your general (read black and white) comment that dic should always carry a higher penalty than something like extreme speeding.

Meh, i dont really care, i doubt we'll agree, i didnt actually drink the other night, nevermind drive. Twas merely to illustrate my point.

...Frankly Id give all convicted DIC'ers prison time but, my feeling is still, doing doing 180 anywhere ( or any time) is definately worthy of 6 months walking.

[ducatilover]

How is talking to someone on a phone dangerous if using handsfree phone device is not???
Oh you mean not being able to use both arms is dangerous?...so how come people with one arm are legaly alowed to drive? Nope...its not more dangerous its just stupid law thats why...

Don't be so bloody logical.

[Luckylegs]

How is talking to someone on a phone dangerous if using handsfree phone device is not???
Oh you mean not being able to use both arms is dangerous?...so how come people with one arm are legaly alowed to drive? Nope...its not more dangerous its just stupid law thats why...

Its got nothing to do with ones available limbs but rather the lack of attention to things going on around them!

Put simply, Its more dangerous than not using a mobile phone.

[Luckylegs]

Don't be so bloody logical.

Logical... ??? Even applying a modicum of logic or common sence would show that holding a phone up to your ear (given how most do it) will block peripheral vision... We sure that wont affect the dangerousness of the activity ?

[ducatilover]

Logical... ??? Even applying a modicum or logic or common sence would show that holding a phone up to your ear (given how most do it) will block peripheral vision... We sure that wont affect the dangerousness of the activity ?

Very true.
In that case, because I am basically blind in my left eye, can I use a phone?

[miloking]

Its got nothing to do with ones available limbs but rather the lack of attention to things going on around them!

Put simply, Its more dangerous than not using a mobile phone.

Ok so for me to accept the mobile use while driving law as not entirely retarded, they also need to ban talking while driving...talking on handsfree, talking to passengers or even just passengers talking to you! Effectively car needs to have mic in a dash and if anybody says a word engine will shut off...


Also they need to ban dogs barking in a car, i find it also very distracting if i drive and my dog starts barking at the cat or person on a footpath

[ducatilover]

In that case, ban great legs, arse and tits, they distract me.

[Mokadah]

In that case, ban great legs, arse and tits, they distract me.

THIS has caused many a rear-end accident.

Uh... you know what I mean.

[ducatilover]

THIS has caused many a rear-end accident.

Uh... you know what I mean.

Nice double entendre!

[Stormer]

In that case, ban great legs, arse and tits, they distract me.

HA!!
Yeah, hot weather can be hazardous.

[Luckylegs]

HA!!
Yeah, hot weather can be hazardous.

...especially if accompanied (sp) by a cool breeze

[Luckylegs]

Ok so for me to accept the mobile use while driving law as not entirely retarded, they also need to ban talking while driving...talking on handsfree, talking to passengers or even just passengers talking to you! Effectively car needs to have mic in a dash and if anybody says a word engine will shut off...


Also they need to ban dogs barking in a car, i find it also very distracting if i drive and my dog starts barking at the cat or person on a footpath

Ah... Milo me old mate, ya see i dont actually give a shit. When i mentioned it this morning i didnt refer to whether i thought it was dangerous or otherwise. Ive only chosen to argue the point cos you chose to take my comment completely out of context. Personally, i see things daily that i would suggest would be better targets than mobile users but hey im not in charge (yet).

[Tony W]

No, i didnt think so either and hence why i questioned your general (read black and white) comment that dic should always carry a higher penalty than something like extreme speeding.

Meh, i dont really care, i doubt we'll agree, i didnt actually drink the other night, nevermind drive. Twas merely to illustrate my point.

...Frankly Id give all convicted DIC'ers prison time but, my feeling is still, doing doing 180 anywhere ( or any time) is definately worthy of 6 months walking.

Sober drivers actually cause more accidents and deaths in NZ

[marie_speeds]

I agree in part, however, how does 6 months fit the crime when you get 6 months for DIC...

Unless we can all say we don't speed then we are all naughty but nice

I don't speed