Reply to: Throw the book at him

[Paddy]

Was it the highway code he was reading?

No. Razzel.

[original PM]

Remember before Sat nav used to take a road atlas n read that....

[bobspud]

This is only going to get worse as more and more cars take on autonomous driving capability. The new S Class will hold itself in the lane and match speeds of the surrounding vehicles (including braking) It will also ensure that the car does not undertake other cars in built-up conditions...

thankfully driving conditions will improve as you take the herd of morons behind the wheel away from the controls.

[greenlake]

Obviously the driver is a complete twat. He should know to hold the book below door level so nobody can see it.

Yeah, you should at least keep your eyes on the road....

[alluvial]

Motorist snapped reading a book at 70mph - Telegraph

“He didn’t even notice me taking his picture and only looked across when we got alongside. I hope the Police catch him and throw the book at him.”

Obviously the driver is a complete twat. He should know to hold the book below door level so nobody can see it.

[AtW]

With a fake steering wheel and raised dash surround?

Possible I suppose.

It's much easier to imagine that than having somebody actually drive his car on M6 whilst reading the paper...

[NickFitz]

With a fake steering wheel and raised dash surround?

Possible I suppose.

[BrilloPad]

But he took the first photo? Bit of double standards.

Article said his wife took both photos.

[MarillionFan]

His wife did - separate photo. Given to the rozzers.

But he took the first photo? Bit of double standards.

[gingerjedi]

Left-hand drive import?

With a fake steering wheel and raised dash surround?

Possible I suppose.

[SueEllen]

I've seen a motorist reading while driving. Nothing new there - unfortunately couldn't take a snap.

[NotAllThere]

Left-hand drive import?

I do enjoy reading the paper when my wife is driving and we're on UK motorways.

[administrator]

He should be having his collar felt himself.

He should also get a swift one in the nads for being such a sodding do-gooder.

[barrydidit]

Hang on a minute. The guy is a computer engineer, and 'his wife' took the picture?

Bullmud.


and also

He said: “This man did not even see us approaching from behind as we overtook him at 70mph, and when we got passed my wife saw him through the rear view mirror continuing to read.


“He is an accident waiting to happen I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I’ve seen lots of people breaking the law on their mobile phones and I’ve seen many accidents in my time as a motorist but surely this takes the biscuit.

“He didn’t even notice me taking his picture and only looked across when we got alongside

He should be having his collar felt himself.

[NickFitz]

Left-hand drive import?