Why not to lock your phone (safety)

[awa355]

I have a pin no. Not to stop the crims, but so the missus cant flick through my contacts.

[Banditbandit]

Fuck .. how ever did we cope before there were cellphones ???

I do carry one now - I ride alone often - I rarely turn it on ... I use my phone when I want to make call ... I don't care if people want to call me - I am on the road and unavailable ...

This is First World issue ... and a rich people's one at that ...

[Akzle]

Fuck .. how ever did we cope before there were cellphones ???

slowly but surely

[bluninja]

Only accident I had that needed an ambo, my phone was busted in the accident!! I carry a license and ride my own registered bike so not hard for the right people to make contact with NOK at the right time.

[nosebleed]

Fuck .. how ever did we cope before there were cellphones ???

I do carry one now - I ride alone often - I rarely turn it on ... I use my phone when I want to make call ... I don't care if people want to call me - I am on the road and unavailable ...

This is First World issue ... and a rich people's one at that ...

Agreed. Apart from the rich peoples bit.

The original post smacks of that "You didn't see me but I was there, I'm a biker" bullshit.
Can't see why this is an issue really, carry a phone or don't, lock your phone or don't, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone nowadays who doesn't have their own phone.

So even if I'm lying in the ditch with a locked phone can't see why the "stranger" (as opposed to "the stranger") wouldn't call the Ambo from their own phone.
Don't faff around finding my ICE numbers because chances are I'm miles away from that contact person and I'd much rather the emergency were on their way.

[chasio]

I have now stuck a label on the back of my phone with Mrs Chasio's contact numbers (I am not style conscious as anyone who has met me will attest and my phone is a bit shit, TBH). If they look for my phone, they'll find the ICE details. They are also on my helmet along with my own name and number (in case I am ever jackass enough to leave it somewhere and an honest person finds it).

Totally agree that most people have a phone for emergency calls. As I see it, ICE is not for my benefit. Rather:

1) The ambos or plod won't have to piss about finding contact numbers for my next of kin as they will have it to hand.
2) Mrs Chasio will be able to start planning how to spend the life insurance ASAP.

Sorted.

[R650R]

I see there's already a sticky thread about this so its been done to death but a couple of points...
Do you really want the first random stranger that searches your pockets to be phoning your family with possibly an inaccurate or hyped version of your injuries?
You have a number plate attached to your vehicle that gives ems access to more info than you even know yourself...
As someone said phone likely to be wrecked on impact.
These trendy fads like ICE seem to be started up by people with good intentions and too much spare time.
I think the whole blood type thing is overhyped due to tv shows/Hollywood movies etc.... When was the last time you heard someone died because the ambulance crew didn't know their blood type???

[chasio]

I see there's already a sticky thread about this so its been done to death but a couple of points...
Do you really want the first random stranger that searches your pockets to be phoning your family with possibly an inaccurate or hyped version of your injuries?
You have a number plate attached to your vehicle that gives ems access to more info than you even know yourself...
As someone said phone likely to be wrecked on impact.
These trendy fads like ICE seem to be started up by people with good intentions and too much spare time.
I think the whole blood type thing is overhyped due to tv shows/Hollywood movies etc.... When was the last time you heard someone died because the ambulance crew didn't know their blood type???

Somehow I have never noticed the sticky so perhaps a merge is in order?

But as an aside, I'm more worried if I get taken out while out running or cycling TBH, as my phone is most likely the only thing I'd be carrying that I could be identified from. Although I am sure the police can soon get the info from Voda/Telecom, etc. in that case.

I note that St John (not exactly people with too much time to spare) support the ICE concept.

Nonetheless, your comments are certainly food for thought, ta.

[unstuck]

I always make sure I have my phone in my pocket when out cutting trees down now, last time I had a tree roll over onto my foot, my ph was in my truck about 60mtrs away. Was a cold lonely few hours.. Not much point in taking it when out on the dirtbike, can never get reception anyway.

[Big Dave]

You just have to be smarter than the trees.

[unstuck]

You just have to be smarter than the trees.

Im working on it.

[russd7]

mine locks, so that it doesnt accidentally ring people, but its not passworded.

i discovered after a phone call from the local constabulary that this does not stop it dialing 111 from your pocket.

had just arrived at a watering hole and my phone rang, conversation something like this

me "yup"
other " this is the invercargil police, are you ok sir"
me "um yeah why is that"
police " you have rung the 111 emergency twice in the last 20 mins sir"
me "oh shit you are kidding me, i have just got off my bike"
police "no sir we take this very seriously but understand that your phone may have accidently dialed from your pocket"
me"but my phone is locked"
police "most phones can dial 111 without unlocking sir"
me"ok i will try and be more careful in future"
police" that would be appreciated sir"

[cbfb]

In reality I think the cops would just run the plate off my bike through their computer and get my address, home phone etc.

But it is a good point that I hadn't thought of - and the solution for me is a setting I found on my Samsung S Duos for "Owner Information". It allows you to put some text on the lock screen that is visible to anyone, while the phone is still secure. Mine just says "In case of emergency or if found please contact <>"

Never thought about it but if I lost my phone I'd be fucked, noone would have a chance of finding out who I am.

[Road kill]

You can lock your phone ?

I can't use your I phone so don't worry about that, and what I carry in my own wallet will more than I dentify me if I'm not yelling loud enough.

Lock your phone and an old cunt like me comes to your aid,,,,your probably gonna die.

[Edbear]

I have now stuck a label on the back of my phone with Mrs Chasio's contact numbers (I am not style conscious as anyone who has met me will attest and my phone is a bit shit, TBH). If they look for my phone, they'll find the ICE details. They are also on my helmet along with my own name and number (in case I am ever jackass enough to leave it somewhere and an honest person finds it).

Totally agree that most people have a phone for emergency calls. As I see it, ICE is not for my benefit. Rather:

1) The ambos or plod won't have to piss about finding contact numbers for my next of kin as they will have it to hand.
2) Mrs Chasio will be able to start planning how to spend the life insurance ASAP.

Sorted.

Not a bad idea. My phone is in a case that also has pockets for cards so I have a couple of business cards in it.

I am also going to get a PLB in case I have or happen upon an accident out in the sticks somewhere. NZ is a country with a lot of areas without cell phone coverage. Costs are coming down on technology like this.