New laws threatening five years jail time for driving while "avoidably distracted" come into force on Monday.
New sentencing guidelines published today recommend jail sentences of at least seven years for dangerous drivers who cause death on the roads.
Drivers recognise the dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel, the government claims.
Drivers whose carelessness results in death will not receive jail sentences under new guidelines published today.
The immigration minister Liam Byrne has pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving.
Speed cameras cannot replace road traffic police in promoting safety and more officers must be put back on patrol, MPs have warned today.
The speed limits on thousands of rural roads across England and Wales could be cut by up to 20 miles per hour under new guidance issued by the government.
The government has today pledged £200,000 to help local authorities crack down on the use of mini-motorbikes this summer.
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