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The police are once again taking action against mobile phone users behind the wheel with the use of double decker buses!
From their new vantage point, officers are able to look straight into vehicles to catch motorists on their phone.
This new weapon has been tested out in a number of locations around the UK and has already proven to be very effective with over 100 drivers stopped for motoring offences.
With such a high success rate we could all expect to see this tactic used in our area in the coming months.
So what are the rules of using a mobile phone behind the wheel?
You can use a mobile phone hands-free via:
But remember, the law still applies to you if you’re:
If you use your phone hands-free, you must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times.
The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.
You can use a hand-held phone if either of these apply:
You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone.
You can also be taken to court where you can:
If you passed your driving test in the last 2 years, you’ll lose your licence.
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