Crack down on phone using drivers

2:10pm Sunday 7th March 2010

DRIVERS are being warned to belt-up and stay off the phone in Southampton as an initiative is launched next week to catch law-breaking motorists.

Council staff will be joining police and fire crews to educate drivers and passengers about the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt and using mobile phones while driving.

People who are stopped during the scheme next week will be offered the chance to attend a road safety course or face a fine or have points on their licence.

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