New figures suggest that the introduction of tougher penalties for using handheld mobile phones while driving have failed to have the desired effect.
A study released today by the RAC has found that more than 9 million motorists admit they still regularly use the handheld mobile phones at the wheel despite the tougher penalties which came into force in March this year.
The news that 9.2 million drivers freely admit to flouting the law has prompted road safety charity Brake to call on mobile phone manufacturers to do more to tackle the issue.
“The illegal use of handheld mobile phones when driving is a growing menace and a major threat to road safety”, said Brake’s Campaign Director, Jason Wakeford.
“As a society, we have become addicted to our mobiles, but a split second distraction caused by a call, text or notification behind the wheel can be deadly. Drivers should always put phones on silent and out of reach in the glove compartment. The mobile phone industry must also play its part, including technology as standard which helps keep drivers' attention on the road, saving lives and preventing serious injuries."
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