BBC reports more UK drivers are using mobile phones regardless of penalties
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Researchers in the UK have found more drivers are using mobile phones now, risking higher penalties, than two years ago. Researchers said the 2.6% of car drivers using mobile phones
in 2006 was almost cut in half to 1.4% the following year (2007) when tougher
penalties were brought in. At that time the fine was increased to £60 and 3 points added to the person's license. Since then, however, the number of drivers using mobile phones have been rising, now at 4.8% in 2009. They have also found that women between 17-29 and men between 30-59 are the highest offenders. In the US, some States have already banned Texting while driving, and some are requiring the use of hands-free headsets or in-car Bluetooth while driving. In New York City, cops are giving $130 tickets to any driver who is using a cell phone, on a average of 536 per day.
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3 Comments
1. vzw fanman posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:44 0 0
i think NY says you can't talk or text while driving, but i do it anyway, oh well.
2. The Phone Noob posted on 06 Jan 2010, 08:32 0 0
Good for you. My mother was killed by someone who was texting while driving. "oh well"
