That tell-tale wandering out of lane...

coolbeans

Just over the Christmas there I had opportunity to use the motorways more than usual. I also noticed countless cars and lorries kind of wandering off-piste for a typical period of maybe 3 to 4 seconds before recovering and getting back into lane. After a while I asked my passenger to check out the drivers and each and every time there was a mobile in hand, eyes to the floor and a telltale coloured hue from the Facebook, Youtubes, Whatsapp or whatever app the were using This seems to be to be unbelievably dangerous and I think a thousand euro fine plus points plus enforcement is the way to go for such iresponsible behaviour. Any thoughts? Toward the end my passenger started to take pics of the offenders as we went slowly by...Not convinced this was the right course of action but it was amusing.

pa990

and don't be dawdling in the overtaking lane.

Compete your manoeuvre as quickly and safely as possible before returning to the driving lane,

Not slowly passing.

coolbeans

pa990 wrote: »

and don't be dawdling in the overtaking lane.

Compete your manoeuvre as quickly and safely as possible before returning to the driving lane,

Not slowly passing.

Holy missing the point Batman, have you anything to add re the substance of the post? Lane discipline has been discussed ad nauseum on this forum and you're bringing nothing new here.

FYI , I went slowly past because we were in heavy traffic and I couldn't have done it any faster without rear ending somebody. Happy now? Anything constructive to say?

coolbeans

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Well if we are to be pedantic since its been done to death and it looks like your post brought hasn't brought anything new either to the topic

I was just referring to people on phones diverging off course because they're glued to the phone at 120+kph. I think that that's quite different from knowing what lane to be in. I've also noticed this tell tale wandering off-piste on N roads too so it's not just an M-way phenomenon.

mayota

Back on topic. Yes OP it's more than a serious issue. Punishment must be severe to deter this behaviour because education is not working.

JPF82

Anyone here have friends that use Snapchat who often send snaps when they are driving? I have a few who routinely do it. Be it a video clip of the radio when a song they like is on, or a video selfie of them singing to the song. Or weather updates from wherever they are driving. I also sometimes see a video snap and snap pic of their child singing or sleeping in the back seat. Convinced that one day I'll receive a snap of one of them crashing!

pa990

3 points for being on a phone... is that not harsh enough.

If you make the penalty too severe, or a driving ban, then there's more of an incentive to fight the matter in court.

Just look at the amount of drink driving matters that are contested every year.
Sec 4 &5 (old 49 &50) are the singularly highly challenged pieces of legislation in this country.

Resulting in a pretty dismal conviction rate.



But, if you feel the need to do something about drivers on phones, well, join the womens auxiliary or the Gardai.

gctest50

Hard to fight it in court if the police have it on video


This bike cop is having great craic :

coolbeans

pa990 wrote: »

3 points for being on a phone... is that not harsh enough.

Obviously not considering the potential for loss of life at the speeds mentioned in the OP




[/QUOTE]But, if you feel the need to do something about drivers on phones, well, join the womens auxiliary or the Gardai.[/QUOTE]

I've never heard of the womens auxiliary, must have been well before my time. Can you enlighten me? Your attempt to characterise me as a busy body could have been so much better. Generally, if it's not subtle it doesn't work. Try again deary. :rolleyes:

Re the Gardai, I doubt they'd take me.