which hand are you driving with?

[the Ferret]

from today's ride..teenager, high speed lane, going 75 +

yep, it's illegal here, they just don't care


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[Stichill]

Guys like that end up plowing into stopped traffic at 75 mph.

 

[dsan1964_imp]

I see it all day every day.


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[LongRanger_imp]

Ferret, your ST is only turning 4000 rpm at 75 mph? I'm impressed.

 

[the Ferret]

Yea its a mile muncher, never stressed. Should turn over 102,000 miles by Monday afternoon lol

 

[postoak_imp]

He just has his left hand low on the wheel.

 

[the Ferret]

He just has his left hand low on the wheel.

Nope I was right beside him, no hands on the wheel, both thumbs dancing on the screen of his phone, looking up every 5 seconds or so

 

[postoak_imp]

Was he at least using his knees?

 

[the Ferret]

lol ...I didn't look in his lap

 

[rboe]

Self driving cars can't get here fast enough.

 

[Nortoon_imp]

Self driving cars can't get here fast enough.

I wonder if self-driving cars will remain within the speed limits.
Wouldn't that drive today's impatient drivers crazy. :rofl:

 

[alprider]

how is it overthere ? here ask the police for 100 bucks if they see something like that.....or talking on mobile without hands-free device

 

[kvdv_imp]

how is it overthere ? here ask the police for 100 bucks if they see something like that.....or talking on mobile without hands-free device

I think it depends on the area, but my feeling is that the fines are nowhere near high enough. If I was making the laws, this kind of nonsense would land you in jail for at least one night, automatic confiscation and auction of your vehicle, and you'd lose your driver's license for life. I'm serious. There is no excuse.

 

[cookiemech]

how is it overthere ? here ask the police for 100 bucks if they see something like that.....or talking on mobile without hands-free device

I think it depends on the area, but my feeling is that the fines are nowhere near high enough. If I was making the laws, this kind of nonsense would land you in jail for at least one night, automatic confiscation and auction of your vehicle, and you'd lose your driver's license for life. I'm serious. There is no excuse.

Agree 100%!

 

[736cc_imp]

Um, who’s calling the kettle black; were you taking a picture of that driver illegally using his iPhone while driving by you illegally using your iPhone while riding?

 

[the Ferret]

No, there is no law against taking a picture while driving, while there is against texting and driving.. I was not using my Iphone but a camera on a lanyard around my neck, plus I had one hand in control on the handlebars, wheras he had none on the wheel to control his car.

 

[Cbgaz_imp]

In the uk it’s illegal to use any electronic devise while driving including sat navs, Hands free are acceptable but not encouraged. The fines and points on the licence here have recently been doubled, but I’m still seeing lots of drivers still using hand held devices.

 

[736cc_imp]

I’m not so sure, so I googled it. It’s technically “distracted driving” and unlucky drivers eating a hamburger or reading a newspaper get cited. There are records of fatal accidents occurring from taking pics while driving, so beware. An observant cop can ticket you and if you argued he’d probably say “Tell it to the Judge”
That can be a VERY expensive ticket, too in some states, plus points. Canada its a $500 fine. Don’t worry, what happens in the CB1100 forum stays in the CB1100 forum
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[clearviewx]

I’m not so sure, so I googled it. It’s technically “distracted driving” and unlucky drivers eating a hamburger or reading a newspaper get cited. There are records of fatal accidents occurring from taking pics while driving, so beware. An observant cop can ticket you and if you argued he’d probably say “Tell it to the Judge”
That can be a VERY expensive ticket, too in some states, plus points. Canada its a $500 fine. Don’t worry, what happens in the CB1100 forum stays in the CB1100 forum
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[emptysea]

The important distinction is that that it is explicitly illegal to use your phone for any reason (except if it's hands-free) in most states, whereas taking a photo with a camera is only illegal if the LEO deems that you are distracted while using it. If you are maintaining your line and your speed, it would be HIGHLY unlikely that you would be stopped. The reality is that you can be stopped and ticketed for just about anything if the officer is in the mood to harass you. So a warning about taking photos from your bike is just about as worrisome as a warning not to wave at passing motorcycles or a warning not to glance down at your map.