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12 Dec 2003
Yesterday, the UK banned motorists from driving while using a cell phone,
unless the phone was placed in a hands-free cradle. Offenders face fixed
fines of US$52, with potential fines of US$1,700 if the motorist takes the
claim to court.
2-way radios are not covered by this offence but other devices for sending
or receiving data are included in the offence if they are held when
driving.
"It is now illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving. The
vast majority of motorists know that driving and using a mobile phone is
dangerous and I hope that today's ban will make the roads safer for
everyone." Road Safety Minister David Jamieson said in a statement. "You
are four times more likely to be involved in an accident when using a
mobile phone and driving - and this new offence will help make our roads
safer."
The Government also plans to increase the penalty for the new offence by
making it subject to 3 penalty points and a US$100 fixed penalty
In England and Wales, drivers will receive verbal warnings, while the law
will be fully enforced in Scotland. The law is not applicable in Northern
Ireland.
Richard Brunstrom, Association of Chief Police Officers spokesman on Road
Policing and Chief Constable of North Wales, said; "During this initial
period, the DfT will be continuing its road safety advertising campaign so
we will hopefully achieve dual reinforcement of the message that mobile
phones are a serious distraction when used by a driver. Police officers
will still be able to take formal enforcement action in any instance they
consider appropriate"
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Lawsuit over GSM network seizure in Cote d'Ivoire
African GSM Operators Create Mobile Phone EIR
Blacklist
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Nigerian Regulator Sets Up Arbitration Panels Over GSM Complaints
Calif. bans mobile phone spam
Security Concerns Still Slowing Mobile App Deployment
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GSM Association sets its sights on spamming globally
Vodafone to clamp down on SMS Spam
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Jammer
Security
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saved Pakistan's president
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EU moves against illegal and harmful content online
Korean Government Admits Developing Anti-Tapping
South Korea
to introduce tougher Location laws |
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