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Crackdown on mobile phone drivers

Tue, 18 Oct 2005

Police have revealed, more than 20,000 people have been caught driving while using a mobile phone since a ban was introduced.

Experts say, "Drivers using mobile phones were four times more likely to be involved in a collision and were distracted both physically and mentally". Senior officers said many motorists were ignoring the ban and warned they could soon face stiffer penalties. More than 20 people have died on Britain's roads in accidents where mobile phones have been partly to blame. They said patrols would continue to target those who ignored the ban.

Drivers should be very clear that it’s a serious risk to road safety and the department is determined to persuade drivers that it is a risk not worth taking. Using a hand-held mobile phone for talking, or worse for texting, while driving inevitably distracts your attention.

"People know that it is both dangerous and illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving," said the inspector. "It's particularly dangerous for young people as they are the least experienced at driving".

Mr Hughes said "Police would be using all the means at their disposal to stop people driving whilst on the phone. The current ban on using hand-held mobiles while driving, which can carry the penalty of a fine and in the future possibly also up to three points on the driver's licence".

Now cameras are to be used to monitor the roads and photographs could be produced as evidence for a prosecution if someone is caught on a mobile phone while driving.

"We have a number of vehicles, both marked and unmarked, that have cameras," he added. "They are capable of producing good quality pictures where it is clear to see who the driver is. We do not want to fine people and would much rather they took our warning not to use mobiles while driving."
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