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Motorists guilty of mobile misdemeanours

Many drivers are taking unnecessary risks by breaking the law with their mobile phones, it has emerged.

According to a survey by Which?, 33 per cent of motorists have illegally made or received a call while driving in the last 12 months, with 32 per cent admitting to reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel.

In addition, although nine of ten drivers were aware that the fine for using a phone while driving has been increased to £60 and three penalty points, some confusion remains about how the law applies, with many people unaware that mobiles can be used to make emergency calls.

"Although people seem to be aware of the higher penalties for mobile phone use behind the wheel, many either don't understand or don't obey the revised law," commented Richard Headland, Which? motoring editor.

"To be effective the government must change driver behaviour through better education as well as enforcement," he added.

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23/05/2007 13:15:04

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