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Do Top Gear break the law almost every episode?

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JJ:
I reckon that two way radios are not covered by the Laws governing the use of a hand held mobile phone or device whilst driving. 

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20032695.htm

I think they could have you for not being in proper control or driving without due care and attention if you were deemed to be committing either of those offences whilst using a radio and it might be tricky trying to convince a magistrate that you were still in proper control whilst driving along with one hand and holding/talking into a radio in the other.  When they were driving through London, Clarkson did look a bit sheepish as he tried discreetly using the radio to tell Hammond he didn't like the look of that uglymobile he was driving!

crunchy:
They do or could commit other offences of not being in proper control of a vehicle. The BBC legal team are obviously waiting to test the water!!

LouCyffer:
I recall the case of a female driver prosecuted for drinking from a bottle of water while stationary at a red light. It's only a small step to the TG presenters. But is there a copper out there dumb enough to try that on Jeremy Clarkson?  :signLOL:

Sunglasses Ron:
You think the CB bit is pushing the limits of the law... How the hell is this remotely safe/legal????  :surprised:



Either way I can't stop laughing at James May on this clip, bloody brilliant..  :grin:

vRS Carl:
Her solicitor must have been crap then as there is no law against eating and drinking whilst driving. The only time you commit an offence is if you drive dangerously or without due care and attention whilst doing so (Well thats what they broadcast on Police Camera Action last week)

With regards to walkie talkies they are not illegal to use - probably as not many people do - but same as above if you drive without due care & attention or dangerously then you can be preosecuted.

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