Most disapprove of mobile phone use while driving, but plenty still do it
by Pamela Duncan and Cath Levett from Technology | The Guardian on (#2EMRJ)
New penalties for using a handheld phone behind the wheel come into force in the UK this week. How do we compare with the rest of Europe when it comes to breaking the law?
As of this week, people caught using their mobile phones while driving in England, Scotland and Wales will face tougher penalties, including twice as many penalty points and increased fines.
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