Handsfree and Bluetooth :-

Legislation

New legislation regarding the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving came into force on 27th February 2007, imposing tougher penalties than its predecessor bill which failed to effectively ward off drivers. The Road Safety Act 2006 comes as part of government plans to reduce death and serious injuries on the road by 40% by 2010.

Penalties:-

Minimum £60 fine
3 points on your license
Increased insurance premiums
Risk of disqualification
Fines of up to £1000 or £2500 in the case of goods vehicles.

If talking on your mobile phone whilst driving you are Four times more likely to crash, with Reaction times deteriorated by 50% compared to normal drivers and 30% less than drink drivers.

 

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