Tougher penalties will deter 91% of drivers from using mobile phones
Higher penalties for drivers using hand-held mobile phones will put 91% of drivers off from using their mobile phones behind the wheel in the future.
The current punishment is a potential three penalty points on your licence and a fine of £100.
That’s the finding of new research from Leasing Options as the Department for Transport pushes ahead with its proposal to increasing the fines and penalty points for drivers using hand-held mobile phones.
The current punishment is a potential three penalty points on your licence and a fine of £100. However, an upcoming change in the law means that drivers current punishment will be doubled to an on-the-spot fine of £200 and receive six points on their licence automatically.
Over three quarters (76%) of the drivers surveyed by Leasing Options revealed they were aware of the proposed changes and a huge 91% said the increase in punishment would deter them from using their mobile phone whilst driving in the future.
Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
