Thread: Mobile phone delete in vehicles

Originally Posted by Eevo

what your point mick?
i never said it wasnt a rule.

i said it sets a bad standard cause its hypocritical.

They may require the use of a phone in order to carry out their duties.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

They may require the use of a phone in order to carry out their duties.

could say the same for a tradesman.


talking on the phone is a distraction, regardless of occupation.

Originally Posted by Eevo

could say the same for a tradesman.


talking on the phone is a distraction, regardless of occupation.

Didn't know tradies were emergency services. I had no idea a leaking tap washer was a matter of life or death. What is the phone number of your plumber. I have an annoying dripping tap. I'm sure he'll get it fixed before I retire for the night.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Didn't know tradies were emergency services. I had no idea a leaking tap washer was a matter of life or death. What is the phone number of your plumber. I have an annoying dripping tap. I'm sure he'll get it fixed before I retire for the night.

never heard of chinese water torture hey.


emergency services should be able to do whatever they like, cause you know, emergency services.

Don't they have Bluetooth in Tassie yet?
When I was driving professionally, manny moons ago, I had to use the radio quite a lot. I reckon handling a mic on the end of a curly wire while trying to steer and change gears etc, is far more dangerous than using a phone, at least when it comes to verbal communications.
If it is allowed to agree with Eevo. Then I agree if it is dangerous to use a phone whilst driving Then no one should be allowed to use them. If Police cars can be fitted with myriad high tech communication devices, I don't see why they can't have hands free devices in all emergency vehicles. Especially given that they are called upon to drive at high speed on occasions.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Road Rule 300

My iPod is fixed to the dash in a mount. Not mentioned in this rule, so can I operate it while driving?
My dog is fixed to the backseat by a belt to the seatbelt mount. Can I pat it while driving?
My wife is fixed to the vehicle by a seatbelt. Can I hug her while driving?
My UHF is fixed to the vehicle. Can I use it while driving?


Yes, I know I'm joking...

I have always wondered if i can use my iPad while stopped at traffic lights?

Surely this is no different than writing something in or looking at my diary.

Although i can send and receive txt's on the iPad.

What amazes me is the number of tradies that i see talking on their phones,held up against their ear.

Surely they or their boss can afford a hands free kit.



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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

My iPod is fixed to the dash in a mount. Not mentioned in this rule, so can I operate it while driving?

iPods are not mentioned in the road rules.
Refer rule 297.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

My dog is fixed to the backseat by a belt to the seatbelt mount. Can I pat it while driving?

As long as you're not leading it on a leash, refer rule 301.

Leading an animal while in or on a vehicle
(1) The driver of a motor vehicle must not lead an animal,
including by tethering the animal to the motor vehicle,
unless the driver is permitted to do so under another law of
this jurisdiction.
(2) A person who is a passenger in, or on any part of, a motor
vehicle must not lead an animal while the motor vehicle is
moving unless the passenger is permitted to do so under
another law of this jurisdiction.
(3) The rider of a bicycle must not lead an animal, including by
tethering the animal to the bicycle, unless the rider is
permitted to do so under another law of this jurisdiction.

and rule 297

Driver to have proper control of a vehicle etc
(1) A driver must not drive a vehicle unless the driver has
proper control of the vehicle.
(1A) A person must not drive a vehicle if a person or an animal is
in the driver's lap.
(2) A driver must not drive a motor vehicle unless the driver has
a clear view of the road, and traffic, ahead, behind and to
each side of the driver.
(3) The rider of a motor bike must not ride with an animal on
the motor bike between the rider and the handlebars, or in
another position that interferes with the rider's ability to
control the motor bike or to have a clear view of the road.
(4) Subrule (3) does not apply to the rider of a motor bike who
rides with an animal between the rider and the handle bars
for a distance of not more than 500 metres on a road for the
purpose of a farming activity that the rider is carrying out.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

My wife is fixed to the vehicle by a seatbelt. Can I hug her while driving?

You'll have to ask your wife.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

My UHF is fixed to the vehicle. Can I use it while driving?

Read the definitions in Rule 300

mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other
two-way radio;