Devon & Cornwall Police
12 hrs ·
The Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police Alliance Roads Policing Team is taking part in the first of a series of national enforcement campaigns cracking down on people who use their phones when driving, in advance of changes to legislation on mobile phone offences to come in March 2017.
During the week-long campaign, running from Monday 23 January to Sunday 29 January 2017, offenders will be reminded of the dangers of being distracted at the wheel, and of the upcoming legislative changes.
Inspector Peter Thomas from the Alliance Roads Policing Team said: “It has been illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device while driving, or while stationary with the engine running, since December 2003. However, many motorists still fail to understand that it is simply not possible to use a phone and be in proper control of a vehicle at the same time.
“This operation comes in advance of changes in legislation this year which, if you are caught using a mobile device inappropriately while driving, mean that penalties for doing so will be tougher, and deservedly so."
