Things are not looking good - Van Life UK 

I’m thinking my dinner in this episode could make the front page of my cookbook??

My advice? Take it to court, Black Belt Barrister recently said it is not illegal to touch or use a mobile phone if it is in a cradle, he even cites the specific legislation that covers it, basically the law states if you are holding the device while using it, that is illegal, othwise if it is fixed or held in place, you can touch the screen to use it - every copper in the country has been told it is illegal to touch your phone while ini the driver seat and this is wrong otherwise every Tesla driver in the country is driving illegally (and any other car with a touch screen display in it). So my defence would be I was not using the phone, however it was secured in a cradle which means it’s not classed as a handheld device anyway and quote the legislation that states this, and let them prove otherwise. If I was in your position I would take it to court, but that’s because if I got done for that offence I’d be out of a job, we have cradles in our busses, but I don’t use mine and took it out and put the phone down the side of the door for the very reason you’re now in this problem (because I looked from the outside and it wasn’t clear if I was touching the phone or not). Best of luck.

Fight it mate. If they haven't got any evidence then it's a no charge. Keep them vlogs coming

Adam, with the incident with the police, pull your phone records to show that you was not on the phone at the time of the 'alleged' offence

Fight the good fight. You know the truth! Stay well man, don't let this drag you down.

Shit son, things have gone wonky for ya... I got once got pulled over for scratching the back of my ear .... Old Bill told me he could clearly see that i was using my mobile and started writing the fine. Thought i was screwed but then i asked him to wait while i went online and pulled up my mobile usage and could prove on the spot I hadn't used the phone for just over an hour. Boom, sorry sir I stand corrected! Off he went😂 Thats how easy you can be wrongly accused, fined and prosecuted!

Pants is plural, becasue the word comes from the word pantaloons Pantaloons were tight leg coverings worn by men hundreds of years ago, which you have probably seen men in Shakespear plays or pirates wearing these garments. Pantaloons were actually two seperate items of clothing. You would need to put on each leg peice seperately then you would wrap of tie these two leg coverings at the waist. Later on pantaloons evolved into a single garment that we see in modern trousers, however they were still referred to by the plural. This is why we call them pants instead of pant.

I know you're had the option for a while now, but seeing you cook reminded me of how NICE!!! it is to be able to stand up in a van.

Oh Adam 😔 this is crazy, what a worry for you! Even when you know you've not done wrong it still gets to you. Hope it sorts out ok, probably won't even get to court when footage is studied properly ❤

Justin Quimberlake was definitely mistaken...don't back down Adz, they don't like messy paperwork.

Nooooooo what a nightmare Adz! Hope all works out in your favour with the points and your license. Great vlog even though the news wasn't the best! 😊

Great one Adz. We saw that sun the other day. I've always took my pizza dough of the paper 😂. Go to court mate let them prove it. Bullies 👎🏻👎🏻

Absolutely fight it, they can't just go about making up stories without the evidence to show! Especially when it 6points you're potentially losing, thats crazy! Hope it all works out for you.

Just what we needed, brilliant, thank you full entertainment is always needed 😂

I remember having an argument with a biker coo saying I’d gone through a red light …. Not so at all! I approached in the torrential rAin, it turned to amber right in front of me but it was safer to proceed than break hard…. He was a reet knobber!!! I wish you well with your counter claim.

The sun looked white but was surrounded by a very light lilac cloud?😂 Good luck with the points. Missed you the weekend, it was great seeing Lauren and Harry though. Take care, see you soon we hope. Rhian & Dai xxx

Hi Adz, great Vlog, im praying for you buddy, fingers crossed you sort the points situation out, keep living the dream buddy, take care, Alec

A baked bean pizza 🤯 wow that sounds amazing! Yes Adz!

Hi Adam first of all that pizza looked absolutely amazing you could have shared hahaha. But anyway down to the serious part I am a criminal solicitor I know that sounds so drastic considering its a so called driving offense well that's what the policeman says but to be honest I have been watching you a long time now and I know u wouldn't have been on the phone mate, but saying that I am willing to help you and deal with this for you free of charge and to be honest you won't get the 6 points and you won't even get a fine either because unless they have it set in stone and the video evidence clearly See's your hand on that phone while your driving the only thing you Will get is an apology and then you can either say that's the end of the matter or you can get some sort of compensation for being victimized, as I said I am here to help you if needed and of course free of charge. Kind regards, David

Strange as it may seem, that purple sun and grey skies was due to wildfires in Americaland, smokey stuff was carried high above the Atlantic by storm Agnes and made tingletime with atmospheric unicorns to produce this rate phenomenon.

I remember driving through an average speed zone. I just kept it between 40-45 in a 50.

Hope all turns out well mate on the police front, I’m sure it will. Strange thing the sun the other day, I was in screwfix car park and saw the weird thing, the strangest coloured sun I’ve ever seen. Look forward to hearing some good news shortly mate, keep em coming

More importantly …. Has he subscribed to your channel 👍

Hey mate, new subscriber here. Love the vids, looking forward to following your journey. Hope everything works out okay. Mike 🇬🇧🇦🇺

Another great vid fella. Always look forward to your exploits ! 👍

There are solicitors you can pay that can win the case. I paid about £800 for them to win the case. They had no evidence that I was on my phone..

Where did you get your cabinet made? Good luck in court. You show um chap x

Well with no evidence as you were not doing it. They can’t do anything. 🤞🏻 they see sense and drop it. That dinner looked banging!

Evening Adam….fight your corner mate, keep at them, if there is no evidence, it will get thrown out…it’s only his word against yours, and you have a perfectly viable explanation to what the officer may have seen, 👍💪🇮🇲👌

Adam I love your droll narrative. Good luck young man. May the force be with you not against you. 🙏🤞

Quality, i was in the sainsbury carpark on sunday , homebase there is so funny, bought some bathroom shelves and then asked the guy what kitchen shelves do you sell, he said... ive never heard of kitchen shelves!! 😮

Hold strong with the police mate 👍 sounds like your definitely on the right side of the law and hopefully a magistrate will see the same

It’s a shame you didn’t argue the middle speeding fine as it’s not set in stone but you can argue a 10% +2mph. Now this can be a slight difference in tyres fitted at some point which could make you speedo read incorrectly.

If you genuinely didn't use your phone. Stand your ground mate. Good luck 🤞

Hi mate all the best with the police 👍stay safe

bummer about the police situation, fingers crossed it will work out in our favour

Going to court means you need a solicitor, loads a money. If you get your phone data and it shows no activity during the pull send that straight away. Also if you did speed awareness then you should have zero points. If you get the six you still have another six to play with.

Fingers crossed on your police incident mate 🤞 hopefully it doesn't come to anything bad but if so theres always a push bike and a tent right 🤣 That baked bean pizza looked pretty epic too! Might have to give that one a whirl at some point 😍

Hi Adz, I dont usally comment on many videos, just enjoy watching them, but your experience with the rozzers spured me into action, if you do have to go to court to fight your case, mention Steve Coogan who got out of losing his licence because it would have meant losing work, his travel show where he had to drive to make the program, just saying. All the very best buddy from Nick in Wolsingham.

I am so dedicated to Adam doing well - i let all the ads run

That looks like the A12 southbound services at Capel St Mary🤔🧐.

All the best mate

you need to be told a time you are suspected to have been on your phone and the time logged. Then any allegation can be disproved via the phones internal logs(as smart phones keep a log of when and where any apps or keys were used and can be accessed by a tech), and presented as evidence in court. Innocent until proven guilty doesn't seem to be a thing anymore, a policemans word can carry enough weight when backed by a magistrate court judge to land you in hot water on his assumptions.

Well done buddy. Definitely contest it and hope it goes well for you, if they have no evidence it should get thrown out.

You need to be careful in those places. Even small places often have ANPR cameras and time limits. I broke down in the summer and worried my wait for the recovery truck would result in a parking charge.

That pizza looked good adzs, o I do hope you get the mobile issue sorted, so not fair when u no yr in the right. Good luck mate. Maxx

Gonna have ta try that pizza, I'd do it with a stuff crust though.

Great as always 👌🏻 😁 🤞🏻 for the 🚓 and all that! Are you using a Juicy Brucie cable??

Hi the reason the sun is purple today is because of the Wildfire in Canada it is caused by the smoke

Tis the season to fit your Leccy-B's

You should see the state of my licence mate, I've just come off a 5yr ban. edit: nice shot with the pink top girl. Looking after your subscribers nicely and correctly.

Heinz Beans? you must be loaded 🤣

Jeezzzz!!!!! Seriously????? Am totally gobsmacked that old age pensioners are being mugged, young women attacked, shop keepers having their takings stolen......no police for hours!!! You???? Gggrrrr words fail me! Chin up Adz!

I have a dreamland heated under blanket , it's great :)

You might've been in Hayes, Essex and, the sun was purple, hence...Purple Hayes. Glad to be of help... Cracking channel, by the way.

Trickling apon my lid 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

ADZ good luck with ya licence buddy

Always a fab video from you sir 🎩

Re speeding. Just remember your speed in a van is 30 in a residential area 50 on single rd, 60 on duel cartiageway and 70 on motorway unless otherwise indicated. It is not the same as a car

Sorry about your license. U can leave metal spoon as long as it’s in the liquid

If the ignition is on and you are behind the wheel, then you are considered to be driving. This also applies to vehicles that turn off the engine when you stop moving. Can you touch your phone in a cradle UK? If your phone is attached to your car's windscreen, dashboard or air vent, using a phone cradle, you're not contravening any rules. Indeed, you're doing the sensible thing, especially if you need to use your phone for navigation. However, you are not allowed to touch your phone for any reason. Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road, which could leave you open to a charge of careless driving. To stay safe, we'd recommend always pulling over in a safe place before attempting to program or otherwise manipulate your smartphone or sat nav device. Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving It’s illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle. This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web. The law still applies to you if you’re: stopped at traffic lights queuing in traffic supervising a learner driver driving a car that turns off the engine when you stop moving holding and using a device that’s offline or in flight mode Exceptions You can use a device held in your hand if: you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop you’re safely parked you’re making a contactless payment in a vehicle that is not moving, for example at a drive-through restaurant you’re using the device to park your vehicle remotely Using devices hands-free You can use devices with hands-free access, as long as you do not hold them at any time during usage. Hands-free access means using, for example: a Bluetooth headset voice command a dashboard holder or mat a windscreen mount a built-in sat nav The device must not block your view of the road and traffic ahead. Staying in full control of your vehicle You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted. Penalties You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send and receive data while driving or riding a motorcycle. You’ll also lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last 2 years. You can get 3 penalty points if you do not have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.

I got DD in the 70's. Fair cop. They never let me be for the best part of 10 years. I do'nt know if ya'v got any "form", but good luck with it. If one copper "takes offence", ya card is marked. It spreads way faster than wild fire !

Just get yourself a good solicitor preferably Alan shore from Boston legal.

In a worse case scenario. Can you get a foreign licence, French etc and have full points on that? I'm in Oz and it's an island, so it's not an option here.

Hey Adz! Which average speed zone did you get done in? You’re the first person I’ve heard of getting done in all the years they’ve existed. Would be handy to know as I’m Maidstone and normally do 55-60 through them with every other car/van/lorry? Keep the good stuff coming 👍🏻

Good luck with the law mate. You should be given the benefit of doubt given how that phone is situated. More importantly than losing the license, you redeemed yourself with that pizza. If you want to further up your pizza game you can delicately sprinkle herbs into that tomato puree. Or get other tomato based sauces, preferably italian blends and mix that with it. Good work though brother. Nice pizza that one.

Going to try that pizza sometime as it looked delicious. But, one question, what did you cook it in ?? Initially thought air fryer, but got my doubts now.

iv got 2 12 v heated lap blankets sewn together for my car

Will the blind design accommodate unusual window shapes? Might be much better than our current solution but windows have curved edges etc ?

A lot of plod are getting it wrong, the law was revised recently but having read it and the BLACKBELT BARRISTER has done video, the law still says HAND HELD MOBILE DEVICE, there is a lot of talk about using a phone in holder cradle, is now illegal but its not as far as I can see or the barrister above! I was on duty with police on operation the other week and there was a lot of confusion over the handheld vs cradle and many unsure what was illegal! Problem is the court will often take the officers statement as gospel! I am ex job myself and now work with the ambulance service as well, seen plenty of coppers in police cars using their phones!

i have a holder in the same position and i also use the door as an arm rest hes made a mistake i think the court will give you the benefit of the doubt

Adz if it goes to court I’ve got your back! If the worst comes to the worst and they send you down I’ll send you a file in a cake……or a pair of nail clippers in a muffin, whatever is easiest. 8.9👍🏻

Pigeon looking great pal brilliant video

Black belt barrister covered this recently - touching your phone if it’s in a cradle is not illegal, just like if you touched a screen in a Tesla.

iv only been driving almost 1 year but have a speed limiter in my car to keep me correct

I’m not sure if you are aware of this or not, but, you are legally allowed to touch the screen of your phone “when it is in a phone holder and if you are for example using the sat nav function”. So I’m sure that’s what you were doing. If you have the phone in your hand then your screwed. Just in case it helps.

U had a ban before? Thought driving standards course only came following a disqual.ification.. Good luck 🤞

Argue your case every time against any motoring tickets. Did they not offer you a speed awareness course?? Or you probably dun one of them already. Great video as always.

The base of your pizza was no where near cooked. The blind is great

Get your phone bill. Should show if you made or received call anywhere near that time.

There are specialists lawyers to solves these problems but it costs

Pants/trousers is right for the complete thing, but you can use pant or trouser when talking about indevidual parts.. "I cut a trouser leg off today out of curiosity".. "I farted so hard i busted the elastic in one of the pant leg holes" You get a trouser pocket, not a trousers pocket. When talking about window coverings, it depends if you are talking single or multiple, "Draw the blinds mate" or " Can you close that blind, its too bright in here" You can have venitian blinds (but that is referencing them in the plural so it needs the s on the end) So those just use the standard single or plural rule

9 point on the driving license is to much lol in Norway is it max 6 point then 1 more then the licene is gone!

I can't decide if a heating blanket or a warming underbed would be better but I definitely need SOMETHING in my cold van. Would anyone happen to have a suggestion? What I think I will definitely get is a small heated mat for the floor.

Not sure if you have sorted your situation out with the police, if not take a look at blackbelt barrister (can you touch your phone in a cradle)

you need more cameras lol. on my van i had a 4 cam cctv running 24/7 and it made a great dash cam showing all 4 sides while driving as well as parked up but i keep meaning to get a dash cam to point at me, years ago you were innocent till proven guilty but these days you have to prove you are innocent. it sucks. go on line and select lowest price first and grab a dash cam just to record you while driving. it may get you out of future sticky moments. pizza looked great by the way :D

Adz…. Add a sprinkle of onion Salt to that pizza…… 100% a game changer !!!

Tge sun being purple was from wild fires over the pond that's why it's a odd clour

Surely all the police officer needed to do is look at your phone history to see if you had made or received a phone call/text during the time he saw you.

This vid cost me a fortune but could save me more lol. Upgraded my Next Base dash cam with a inward facing camera aswel, its something that's always worried me, an arsehole copper saying I was on my phone or not wearing my seat belt, protection against the piggies.

The blind looks superb. What size did you order pal??? Many thanks

Nice one Adz, but beans on a pizza? Where’s ham n pineapple of pepperoni at least😮? Hope you get the points sorted with your licence big man.

if a policeman said this to me, i would had got my phone and gone to the call list in recent calls and show him. then if he still wasn`t having it. i would get a bill from the phone company and take it to the court match the time i was stop to prove my point that no calls was made or taking from the time he said. but you can use hands free, plus i would put a dash cam inside the van on you. I`ve done the same it can help (or not if you do something wrong and you get caught)

The sun lookd white to me and fight the system adz dont let them win lol

sun had a purple hayze over it

Similar experience with phone...if you can move it to the centre...two reasons..if the window is open it could bounce out..and also no errors of judgement can be made

Good luck with the ticket.

Write letter back saying your not willing to accept the charge as it’s a mistake, they won’t waste money taking you to court when they know there photo will be rubbish and not evidence

Surely your phone will prove conclusively that you weren't using it when he claims you were?🍷🍷

come on the nice policeman was just being his normal self as his training teaches ,ie a CNUT