Police issuing demerit points for cyclists caught using their phone? No, but fines still apply

[davidc4430]

Police issuing demerit points for cyclists caught using their phone? No, but fines still apply

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-17/queensland-police-not-issuing-demerit-points-for-cyclists/103...

ok, so getting a fine and/or demerit points for talking on your phone whilst riding a bike, hmmm.

does that mean anywhere? road, bike lane, footpath, cycle track?

i get the 'must not be using a mobile phone when driving.' as your in control of several tons of fast moving steel. if you lose control you can kill people.

but come on, on a bike! so maybe you fall off, even in front of a bus, and die. its unlikely you will kill anyone but yourself.

and holy cow! $400 fine!!

what about people walking and talking/texting/playing games, who walk out into traffic!

are they going to pass a law you cant be walking and  talking/texting/playing games on your phone next?

yes i know the demerit points were an error, but going by this its just a matter of time.

a fine thats more than the value of the boke, the phone and even the helmet! you have to laugh.

[travlyn2012]

Don't know about other States, but NSW a pushie is regarded as a vehicle and riders are subject to

the same rules as a motor vehicle.

I remember some time back, reading about a woman who was fined in West Oz for using her phone when pushing a pram.

Vague recollection that the fine was withdrawn.

[imastawka]

A local numnut caught the eyes of the Plod Squad here, not so long ago.

He was cycling without a helmet and was texting at the same time.

Turns out said phone contained all his drug deals, and his backpack was

chockers with methamphetamine.

Ya gotta larf.    

[travlyn2012]

Stawks,

GOOD !!!!!!!!!!

He deserved it, and more!