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Drivers warned over mobile phone use (From Daily Echo)
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Police warn of dangers of using mobile phones while driving
4:30pm Thursday 31st May 2012 in Crime
Drivers warned over mobile phone use
POLICE are reminding motorists about the dangers of using mobile phones while driving.
Officers say research shows that you are four times more likely to crash if using a mobile phone while driving and your reaction times are about 50 per cent slower.
Between January and December 2011, 5,802 people were caught using a hand-held device while driving in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
A police spokesman said: “It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile device while driving on the road. If caught, drivers face a fine, their insurance costs could go up and they could lose their licence.”
Inspector Jon Snook said: “Using a mobile phone while driving, even only for a second, is not only illegal, but puts you and others at an unacceptable risk.
“We’re on patrol to deter drivers from taking those risks and catch anyone who chooses to flout the law.”
Comments(11)
owen_thesaints
says...
4:51pm Thu 31 May 12
The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
pushamara
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5:18pm Thu 31 May 12
owen_thesaints wrote:If only they would, but there's not a lot of money in stopping a cyclists, is there? ;-)
I feel more in danger when walking, from cyclists on the pavements, than from motorists on mobile phones when I'm driving. The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
sotonwinch09
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5:56pm Thu 31 May 12
pushamara wrote:Actually its because using a mobile phone whilst cycling is not illegal.
owen_thesaints wrote:If only they would, but there's not a lot of money in stopping a cyclists, is there? ;-)
I feel more in danger when walking, from cyclists on the pavements, than from motorists on mobile phones when I'm driving. The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
owen_thesaints
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7:32pm Thu 31 May 12
sotonwinch09 wrote:and riding on the pavement is legal?
pushamara wrote:Actually its because using a mobile phone whilst cycling is not illegal.
owen_thesaints wrote:If only they would, but there's not a lot of money in stopping a cyclists, is there? ;-)
I feel more in danger when walking, from cyclists on the pavements, than from motorists on mobile phones when I'm driving. The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
bazzeroz
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7:42pm Thu 31 May 12
Georgem
says...
8:33pm Thu 31 May 12
owen_thesaints wrote:The story isn't even about cyclists, but hey, let's not let that get in the way!
I feel more in danger when walking, from cyclists on the pavements, than from motorists on mobile phones when I'm driving.
The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
Me, I think we should campaign to stamp out reality TV. What irrelevant nonsense do other readers wish to bring up, that is not at all related to the story?
Mavis Barlow
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11:45pm Thu 31 May 12
Georgem wrote:I once had an imaginary friend called Billy Beercan, he used to break wind a lot and I always got the blame!
owen_thesaints wrote:The story isn't even about cyclists, but hey, let's not let that get in the way!
I feel more in danger when walking, from cyclists on the pavements, than from motorists on mobile phones when I'm driving.
The number of pavement cyclists must far outweigh the number of motorists using phones so let's see a campaign against this.
Me, I think we should campaign to stamp out reality TV. What irrelevant nonsense do other readers wish to bring up, that is not at all related to the story?
We lost touch some time ago sadly ...
Verloren Hoop
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5:43am Fri 1 Jun 12
I'm being sarcastic.
pushamara
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8:37am Fri 1 Jun 12
Verloren Hoop wrote:Eating while driving is already illegal.....
They should also outlaw talking to your passenger, eating while driving & looking at the countryside. I'm being sarcastic.
bazzeroz
says...
8:25pm Fri 1 Jun 12
pushamara wrote:What about driving whilst eating? Is that the same thing?
Verloren Hoop wrote:Eating while driving is already illegal.....
They should also outlaw talking to your passenger, eating while driving & looking at the countryside. I'm being sarcastic.
Solomon's Boot says...
4:44pm Thu 31 May 12