Can the police fine you for using your mobile in ya car whilst stat ionary but with the engine running????

 

If you are parked in such a way that you are obstructing traffic, yes

 

I think they can, Ive heard you have to have the engine switched off
Wouldnt mind a second opinion or clarification on that though

 

yer they can. dont actually know how many will do you for it though?

 

Yep, one of our lads got done last week, seems harsh to me but there you go.

 

Cheers people

 

Bit of a piss take aint it.. Will that stand up in court? Diesel pug takes forever to start

 

This isn't a "who the hell do you think you are" tone of question but are you a police man? I only ask because of the police car in your pic

 

Yes- the engine needs to be switched off....

I would prob want to make the car more "parked" too so prehaps half parked on the kerb.

Jake

 

This isn't a "who the hell do you think you are" tone of question but are you a police man? I only ask because of the police car in your pic



Yes I am mate, the car was my office but I mainly use a VRS skoda now!

 

arch one of your lads got done? i didnt think coppers could get done by other coppers?

 

One of Strathclyde's Superintendants got done by two of his own traffic officers within days of the points coming in for using your mobile - Ł60 and three points just the same as anyone else.

 

good to see the plod are being treated the same in some areas

 

I cant help thinking that was some kind of gesture to show that there is no tolerance.

 

I use my phone as an mp3 player. Its connected to my stereo via a lead . Would i be done for using a mobile if i was changing tracks while driving and got seen.

 

in theory.... yes

 

so if i had an ipod i would be ok but cause its a mobile id get done. Thought as much really

 

Yeah i think they can, well they can seing a copper said above

Also did you know you can get done if your drunk and sleeping in the car with the keys Scary as i have done that once or twice when i have been camping as it was more comfy in the car than on the feild

 

just because theyre coppers doesnt mean theyre invincible from the law

 

I know mate i only found that out recently as ive done it a few times too. I think if you put the keys behind the wheel or anywhere outside the car then you should be ok (although not 100% on the law on that). At least it shows the officer you had no intention of driving.

 

Indeed, but im sure every job has its perks.

 

yeah we get a discount at domino's pizza...

 

oh and i get to club hippies and students at demo's..

 

now that's my kind of job.. where do i sign up?