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Originally Posted by Neil
We have lots of silly car rules in this country.
It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone while driving but not illegal to use a handheld two-way radio ( PMR, CB, taxi etc.)
The most stupid is motorbikes not having front number plates so they cant get caught speeding by the mobile speed cameras ( the speed wardens or whatever they are called).
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Neil, on these two I agree with your first comment but what is difference with drivers smoking at the wheel, tuning radio, having a conversation with passenger, kids in back, etc. Where do you draw the line?
As for bikes it is not legal to take photos of drivers or riders from the front under civil liberties, hence speed cameras photo rear plates which will include bikes. The old plates were removed as they were dangerous in a smash if the rider went over the handlebars. That is why they had the nickname of "arse splitters".
The worst anomoly is that of braking distance-these were written in the 1030's for cars with drum brakes all round, heavy chassis etc, & do not allow for modern technology as traction control, ABS, all disc & so on. As for the two second distance rule, it is useless at speeds over 50 mph!