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Posted By cara
Did anyone watch Traffic Cops last night (BBC1 I think).
Girl died when hit by lorry - driver was on mobile phone.
The program was really upsetting - when will people get it into their heads how dangerous driving when using a mobile is even for a few seconds!!!
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Posted By C Kent
Great programme as usual.
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Posted By C Kent
The girl was terminally ill previously so some may say it was a mercy killing, but as they said on the show, that has to be proved. Still very sad for the family left grieving.
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Posted By cara
Was she???
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Posted By cara
That's not the point anyway - the driver hadn't noticed the que of traffic ahead as he was messing with his phone!!! He didn't even brake!
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Posted By RBW
That posting about it being a mercy killing was incorrect. The girl was fit and healthy. Where did they get that information from?
The phone use caused her death.
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Posted By cara
RBW,
Thats what I thought!
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Posted By RBW
Cara,
Seems like it was a sick joke from the same person who seems to be trying to throw this forum into chaos (I am sure most people know who is really behind their name).
There are a few very useful threads on this forum about mobile phone use when driving. Try searching and if you are still struggling let me know. I keep copies of all the useful forums in word format.
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Posted By cara
hmmmmm, some people have far too much time on their hands!!
Yes, I have noticed a few of his inappropriate postings!
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Posted By RBW
What sentence did the lorry driver get Cara? Did you see that part?
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Posted By JEB
I believe it was 4 years Jail and 7 driving ban
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Posted By RBW
Disgusting for taking a persons life. If it was done any other way it would have been life. Using a lorry as a weapon is just the same in my opinion, items need to be used responsibly, including vehicles.
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Posted By cara
Yep that's all he got - it's disgusting!!
23 year old girl with her whole life ahead of her - what a waste!
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Posted By RBW
Cara, are you interested in trying to put together a "no phones" policy? Maybe we could pick each others brains if you are able to email me. Unfortunately I cannot email you first as your address is hidden.
Thanks
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Posted By Phil D
The most shocking campaign I have ever seen was released by Shell in Germany. It is a photo story book. the girl was driving whilst using her phone. The picture of how the car ended up when she ploughed into the back of the lorry is horrific. Then you see she had a bunch of flowers beside her. The intended recipient will never be known. Very sad, and if something like that doesn't drive the message home, nothing ever will.
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Posted By cara
That doesn't really fit in with my job - but will certainly offer any opinions I can!
I just watched the program last night and thought I would see if anyone else did, as it was so upsetting and would really make people think twice about using their phones when driving!!
email me at carawils@hotmail.com - home email so won't get till I get home tho!!
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