Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
MacFixer, the iPhone, iPod, and iPad specialists
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - Satnav Blamed For Life Threatening Crash
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

Satnav Blamed For Life Threatening Crash

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> News And Latest Information
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
RobBrady
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Jul 21, 2004
Posts: 2718
Location: Chelmsford, UK

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:18 pm    Post subject: Satnav Blamed For Life Threatening Crash Reply with quote

pocketgpsworld.com
A driver has been jailed after causing life-threatening injuries to Joab Froggatt, 22 following a head-on collision on January 4 on the A4042 in Abergavenny, Wales.

Following his reckless action of fiddling with a satnav whilst travelling between 25mph and 30mph in the wrong lane, Andrei Trip, 25 was imprisoned for 16 months for dangerous driving.

Cardiff Crown Court heard that Trip first told police that he had been fiddling with his satnav, but he later changed his story to him dropping his phone.

Emphasising the seriousness of the accident, Mr Froggatt's court statement said: "As a result of the crash, I have lost my appetite and I am unable to use the toilet on my own. I am having flashbacks about the accident which is terrifying and I keep seeing cars coming towards me. I have lost days to losing my memory and I am worried about losing my job. I nearly died on the night of the accident so I am aware it will be a long road to recovery."

Whilst sentencing Trip, Judge Christopher Vosper QC said: "You lacked genuine remorse and appeared more concerned about how the offence has impacted you and people close to you rather than the innocent driver of the other car. You expressed disregard for driving laws if they interfered with your personal circumstances or gain."

Trip, a Romanian national, was driving uninsured and without a UK driving licence, was given a 16 month sentence and disqualified from holding a driving licence for two years.

Source
Get Speed Camera Warnings For SatNavs
Get Speed Camera Warnings For iOS
Get Speed Camera Warnings For Android
email icon

_________________
Robert Brady
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Pocketgps
Lifetime Member


Joined: Nov 16, 2004
Posts: 2145
Location: Midlands, UK

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the feelings that car infotainment systems are going to course just the same problems if they allow you to program them etc while on the move.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kremmen
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 7037
Location: Reading

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Exactly. Over on the car forum they are complaining that they can't watch a video on the Android head unit like they can on an Android tablet.

The number of drivers I see on a mobile texting away, eyes looking into the footwell.
_________________
Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Tired Old Man


Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14888
Location: Keynsham

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No insurance, no UK driving licence, probably poor command of English. The guy should not have been on the road.
_________________
Dennis

If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
M8TJT
The Other Tired Old Man
The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006
Posts: 10118
Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think your last quality statement is a bit stereotypical. You know it's against all sorts of rules and PC stuff these days Dennis.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Tired Old Man


Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14888
Location: Keynsham

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Y'mean it's OK to drive when you can't read road signs? Maybe he didn't have a licence or insurance because he couldn't read about having them? Or maybe because he couldn't read and write the language on the forms?

I am VERY stereo with stuff like driving. It could have been me he hit.
_________________
Dennis

If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kremmen
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 7037
Location: Reading

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot of 'them' don't care about the laws of the land. They obtain a car and just drive it.
_________________
Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> News And Latest Information All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.034 (27 Mar 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping