Using a mobile phone whilst driving (penalties)

[mikeymack2002]

Using a mobile phone whilst driving just 2 more weeks or so left on the consultation on this matter. Has anyone been following this topic see here >> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hand-held-mobile-phones-changes-to-penalties-for-use-whilst-driving please see the other links within the link as well...

 

 

'The Department for Transport seeks feedback on proposed changes to penalties for the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.

 

This consultation seeks feedback on proposals for increasing the fixed penalty notice (FPN) level from £100 to £150 for all drivers. It also invites views on increasing the penalty points from:

 

• 3 to 4 points for non-HGV drivers
  
• 3 to 6 points for those that hold a large goods vehicle (HGV) licence and commit the offence whilst driving an HGV
  

The proposals ultimately aim to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the roads.'

[dx100uk]

still far too many people doing it

where ever you drive

you've only got to watch about 15-20 cars go by to see someone with one at their ear.

 

 

sorry... but it should be a 12mts ban.

[mikeymack2002]

I agree dx but heyho just reading the paper again. How long will it be before any mobile device is covered?

[ThedaBara]

Using a mobile phone whilst driving just 2 more weeks or so left on the consultation on this matter. Has anyone been following this topic see here >> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/hand-held-mobile-phones-changes-to-penalties-for-use-whilst-driving please see the other links within the link as well...

 

 

'The Department for Transport seeks feedback on proposed changes to penalties for the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.

 

This consultation seeks feedback on proposals for increasing the fixed penalty notice (FPN) level from £100 to £150 for all drivers. It also invites views on increasing the penalty points from:

 

• 3 to 4 points for non-HGV drivers
  
• 3 to 6 points for those that hold a large goods vehicle (HGV) licence and commit the offence whilst driving an HGV
  

The proposals ultimately aim to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the roads.'

 

 

A ban is the only deterrent. I am fed up with people driving into me whilst otherwise 'engaged'... :-xTB

[citizenB]

Agree with dx - they are a menace at the best of times but whilst driving an absolute nono.

 

I think the penalty should be the losing of their licence for 12 months and also denied access to a mobile phone for a minimum of 10 years !!

 

How the hell did we manage before Mobile phones ?

[citizenB]

What other mobile device were you thinking of, MM ?

[citizenB]

This is one of those subjects that should be covered in two forums - so it is in both Speeding & Motoring and also the Telecom - moible/fixed forum as well.

 

If you wish to comment on this issue, please click on the link below and comment on the main thread

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?460617&p=4867304#post4867304

Edited February 26, 2016 by citizenB