u/axolotol

5 phone drivers within 17 minutes.
These 4 shown here were not reported.

Based on recent reports they would get nothing or only a warning letter.
The 5th one who is not shown was reported as the video is longer and shows more interaction. That one was also not wearing a seat belt and no tax. Will probably have to wait a year for that one to be published due to CPS not allowing video of ongoing cases to be published.

EDIT: This is along Bayswater road and Holland Park Avenue.
The traffic has been extremely heavy west bound since the bus fire under the A40 Westway.

EDIT: to add so reasons it is dangerous.

I understand that. It looks innocent.

There are several problems though.

The distraction continues for several seconds after the phone is put away.

When looking down not being aware of surroundings. For example, A girl who fell over on a crossing in front of a distracted driver was run over, fortunately not badly injured.

Many people start driving in a panic without looking when they suddenly noticed the lights had changed, vehicle in front has moved, or they get beeped.

Many many people continue to creep along slowly in slow moving traffic without putting the phone down or looking properly before moving.

The solution is incredibly cheap as well. If you have to interact, just leave it in the cradle. Won't fully stop the distraction but will prevent the head and eyes down into the lap instead of in front, And is the same as interacting with the screen built into the vehicle. Can still be done for not paying attention though.

Unfortunately I did not have time to fill in the report when this happened. This would have been 6 points and £200 fine.

Glad I didn't stop because the Audiot would have past me quite fast.

The irrational hate drivers have for cyclists, and the mental gymnastics this guy must have gone through is mind boggling.
He is being held up by the driver in front of him, who is on the phone, at a green light. I am in the next lane, not holding anyone up. Only vehicle behind me is a taxi who remains stopped to pick up passengers. He says It's annoying and I'm putting my life at risk.
How does he come to the conclusion that me, who is not inconveniencing anyone, is worse than the person in front of him, on the phone, who is directly inconveniencing him?