Archive: Use Of Mobile Phones While Driving

Dangerous driving to attract tougher sentences

Sentencing guidelines to be made stricter

New sentencing guidelines published today recommend jail sentences of at least seven years for dangerous drivers who cause death on the roads.

Drivers backing tougher measures for mobile phone use

Three penalty points and £60 for using a phone

Drivers recognise the dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel, the government claims.

No jail for careless driver killers

Some are still worried drivers who kill may escape prison

Drivers whose carelessness results in death will not receive jail sentences under new guidelines published today.

Home Office minister guilty of driving offence

Byrne used mobile phone while driving

The immigration minister Liam Byrne has pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving.

MPs demand more traffic officers

MPs say speed cameras must not replace traffic police

Speed cameras cannot replace road traffic police in promoting safety and more officers must be put back on patrol, MPs have warned today.

Councils ordered to review local speed limits

Government orders review of local speed limits

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.

New crackdown launched on mini-motos

Mini-motos can be crushed if found to be used illegally

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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