Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

[charitynjw]

(Apologies if already posted)

The 6 point penalty is particularly significant for new drivers, as any driver who accumulates this many points in the first two years of having their licence is banned from driving and forced to retake their test.Added Edmund King: “If we are to change the attitudes of young drivers, maybe it has to be that harsh.”
The change is set to come into effect early next year.

More.... https://www.das.co.uk/the-monitor/le...iving-offences

[Rohan]

Re: Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

Long overdue, I drive for a living and the number of people using their phone whilst driving is shocking !!!

[wales01man]

Re: Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

Having a traffic cop in the family he welcomes this moretickets next year to issue its a coppers pet hate mobile phone users driving

[des8]

Re: Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

Brilliant move.
A couple of years ago we were nearly involved in an accident with somebody using a PORTABLE phone.
(Why are they called mobile.. they aren't)
I loathe them so much I refuse to use or own one!

[SandersJunior]

Re: Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

Wy not ban mobile phones? :santa_cheesy: Actually, I like the idea - too many drivers get distracted because of these devices but I 'm not sure that officers will succeed.

[davisgraham]

Re: Penalties to increase for mobile phone driving offences

Hi,
Utilizing a phone while driving will accompany a programmed penalty of six points on your license, multiplying the previous penalty.
Thanks!!