Grebel Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 does the law say you are not allowed to use cell phone while driving ? AFAIK while the engine is running(obviously put into place before stop start technology) you are not allowed to even hold your phone. The way I understand it is that you are not permitted to operate any electronic devices while driving. That covers iPods etc.
Slowbee Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 The way I understand it is that you are not permitted to operate any electronic devices while driving. That covers iPods etc.that was what I was wondering - is it all electronic devices ?
Guest notmyname Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Aaaai. This lady needs to read about that poor young couple who've been separated tragically due to complete disregard for the law.
GoLefty!! Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 that was what I was wondering - is it all electronic devices ? any electronic device that is not part of the features or controls of the car
(Deon) Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I see that car around.. "what if I had to phone my husband?" Where has she been for all this time, under a rock?
Grebel Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 that was what I was wondering - is it all electronic devices ? Yip. All of them.
Slowbee Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 does this also cover GPS systems ? Lefty I presume if the GPS is then not part of the car it could also get you into trouble ?
dirtrider Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 does this also cover GPS systems ? Lefty I presume if the GPS is then not part of the car it could also get you into trouble ? Yes . When you get into a vehicle it is because you have to get from A to B . Not to mess around with all your stupid gadgets , put on your makeup or read the paper .
Flowta Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 does this also cover GPS systems ? Lefty I presume if the GPS is then not part of the car it could also get you into trouble ? The GPS itself usually warns you not to set/adjust/etc. the unit while driving. You are supposed to set it up before you drive (or pull over)
Long Wheel Base Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I see that car around.. "what if I had to phone my husband?" Where has she been for all this time, under a rock?With an attitude like that I'm surprised she is married. Pretty easy car to spot, Would be a pity if she left it in a parking lot all alone and some stray shopping trolley accidentally rolled into it hard and fast.
GoLefty!! Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 does this also cover GPS systems ? Lefty I presume if the GPS is then not part of the car it could also get you into trouble ? GPS should be set before you start your journey. At ORTIA its a bit sily because your GPS cannot connect when under several stories of reinforced concrete, so you have to drive outside, stop on the side of the road or petrol station and set it there.
Nick Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I thought I'd make use of my neglected legal skills and google the Regulations National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 - Regulations and Notices 308A. Prohibition on use of communication device while driving (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a public road - (a) while holding a cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device in one or both hands or with any other part of the body; (b) while using or operating a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device unless such a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device is affixed to the vehicle or is part of the fixture in the vehicle and remains so affixed while being used or operated, or is specially adapted or designed to be affixed to the person of the driver as headgear, and is so used, to enable such driver to use or operate such telephone or communication device without holding it in the manner contemplated in paragraph (a), and remains so affixed while being used or operated. (3) For the purpose of this regulation- (a) the word "headgear" includes for the purpose of this regulation a device which is specially designed or adapted to allow the driver to use a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device in such a manner that he or she does not hold it in one or both hands or with any other part of the body, and which is connected to the cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device concerned, directly or indirectly, while being fitted to or attached to one or both ears of the driver; and (b) the phrases "cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device. and "cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device", excludes land mobile radio transmission and reception equipment operating in the frequency band 2 megahertz to 500 megahertz that is affixed to the vehicle or is part of the fixture in the vehicle. Full regulations: http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_reg/nrta93o1996rangnr225632/
DJR Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 .........To bad she was not driving along Chappies.Noooooo.....she would have taken someone like me with her!
Long Wheel Base Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I thought I'd make use of my neglected legal skills and google the Regulations National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 - Regulations and Notices 308A. Prohibition on use of communication device while driving (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a public road - (a) while holding a cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device in one or both hands or with any other part of the body; (b) while using or operating a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device unless such a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device is affixed to the vehicle or is part of the fixture in the vehicle and remains so affixed while being used or operated, or is specially adapted or designed to be affixed to the person of the driver as headgear, and is so used, to enable such driver to use or operate such telephone or communication device without holding it in the manner contemplated in paragraph (a), and remains so affixed while being used or operated. (3) For the purpose of this regulation- (a) the word "headgear" includes for the purpose of this regulation a device which is specially designed or adapted to allow the driver to use a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device in such a manner that he or she does not hold it in one or both hands or with any other part of the body, and which is connected to the cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device concerned, directly or indirectly, while being fitted to or attached to one or both ears of the driver; and (b) the phrases "cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device. and "cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device", excludes land mobile radio transmission and reception equipment operating in the frequency band 2 megahertz to 500 megahertz that is affixed to the vehicle or is part of the fixture in the vehicle. Full regulations: http://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_reg/nrta93o1996rangnr225632/ Cool so even if MAL MOUSE was holding the phone in her cleavage and scrolling with her tongue its still ILLEGAL. Wish we could show this to her.
Capricorn Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Cool so even if MAL MOUSE was holding the phone in her cleavage and scrolling with her tongue its still ILLEGAL. Wish we could show this to her. i dont mind her demonstrating that to us either...
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