Driver filmed with hands behind head

Jimbuna · 01-06-14, 01:13 PM

This has been on the news most of today and I fail to see what all the fuss is about...the idiot should have been banned for life.

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A motorist has been banned from driving after he was caught driving at 62mph with both hands behind his head.

Richard Newton, 36, from Whitby, was filmed driving for about 30 seconds with both hands off the steering wheel, Scarborough Magistrates' Court heard.

He was caught by a police safety camera van on the A171 between Whitby and Guisborough on 9 August.

Mr Newton had argued he was in control of the car but was found guilty of dangerous driving.

He was given a 12-month ban and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work in the community.

He was also fined £625 and told he must pay a £60 victim surcharge.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-25624978

AVGWarhawk · 01-06-14, 01:18 PM

I would venture a guess he had his thighs in contact with the wheel keeping the vehicle on a straight path. Dangerous? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Penalty excessive? In my opinion I would say yes. What happens for driving under the influence?

What is a victim charge of £60? Who is the victim?

Jimbuna · 01-06-14, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I would venture a guess he had his thighs in contact with the wheel keeping the vehicle on a straight path. Dangerous? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Penalty excessive? In my opinion I would say yes. What happens for driving under the influence?

What is a victim charge of £60? Who is the victim?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ms-charge.html

AVGWarhawk · 01-06-14, 02:17 PM

That is a interesting concept. Unfortunate most goes unpaid. Sadly, I believe if this was to be instituted in the states, the fund would be raided for anything but the victims.

Jimbuna · 01-06-14, 02:26 PM

I'm not sure it would work well in any country because it would prove too costly to enforce.

AVGWarhawk · 01-06-14, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'm not sure it would work well in any country because it would prove too costly to enforce.

For ticket/fine enforcement here the Department of Motor Vehicles gets involved. When a citizen needs to register a vehicle(normally required every two years) or a license renewal the fine due will need to be paid before the Motor Vehicle folks issue anything. I suspect at tax time the local and state government could withhold any returns until the fine is paid. Wage garnishment as well. There are ways. With exception of the hardened criminal that operates without needed needing these items from the DMV.

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,304 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I would venture a guess he had his thighs in contact with the wheel keeping the vehicle on a straight path. Dangerous? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Penalty excessive? In my opinion I would say yes. What happens for driving under the influence? What is a victim charge of £60? Who is the victim? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,304 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That is a interesting concept. Unfortunate most goes unpaid. Sadly, I believe if this was to be instituted in the states, the fund would be raided for anything but the victims. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,458 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm not sure it would work well in any country because it would prove too costly to enforce. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!