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Published on: 28/02/2017 07:30 AMReported by: roving-eye
From Wednesday 1 March 2017, new legislation comes into effect that means motorists who are caught using a mobile whilst driving will receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine, doubling the previous punishment.
It is hoped that the tougher penalties will act as a deterrent and encourage people to think before they pick up a phone whilst driving.
Whether it’s looking at a text or a new social media post, streaming a video behind the wheel, checking emails or making a phone call, all of these activities are dangerous.
It diverts attention away from the road and increases the chances of being involved in a road collision, putting not only the driver but others at risk with potentially devastating consequences.
The message is clear and simple - don’t use you mobile phone when driving.
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I think any texting, phoning even using headsets should be banned. Even 5-grade students can calculate what distance you will drive at 50 mph for one second and it will be pretty much. No distractions should be allowed while driving. If you need to make a call, stop a car, enter https://areacodes.net/619 to check for area codes, and place a call or take it.
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