New Warning Issued After Phones Linked to 21 Deaths Across UK

New warning issued after phones linked to 21 deaths across UK

The number of people admitting to illegal mobile phone use has reached an eight-year high

Major driving offence reaches eight-year high as motorists face £200 fine for causing road danger

Motorists caught breaking a major driving offence have reached the highest level in eight years, with Labour urged to urgently address the danger.New data from the RAC has found that mobile phone use behind the wheel has surged to its highest level in eight years.The study revealed that 15 per cent of drivers now admit to texting, browsing the internet or posting on social media while behind the wheel, matching a rate last recorded in 2018. This…

Urgent new warning after 21 deaths linked to phones

Illegal use figures have reached an eight-year high

Illegal phone use behind the wheel surges among UK drivers

Number of UK motorists using phones illegally while driving reaches eight-year high

Home Office data shows the number of people in England and Wales convicted for using a handheld mobile phone while driving was 40,723 for 2024, the highest level since 2016

Using phones behind the wheel hits seven-year high

The number of drivers who admit to using their phones behind the wheel has more than doubled since 2021 and is still rising year-on-year. According to data from the RAC, […] The post Using phones behind the wheel hits seven-year high first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.