| cl | | | | difficult to control the vehicle and proved to be a |
| In todayâs society mobile phones have | | | | distraction. |
| become incredibly popular, with the large majority | | | | Now if you are caught using a mobile phone whilst |
| of people owning and using one. Whilst there is no | | | | in charge of a motor vehicle you can be fined up |
| doubt that mobile phones have made our lives | | | | to sixty pounds and receive three penalty points |
| easier they can also prove to be a danger if used | | | | on your license. If the police deem your actions to |
| irresponsibly. | | | | have posed a serious risk to yourself or other |
| In December 2003 a law was passed making it | | | | road users, then you could be taken to court and |
| illegal to use hand held mobile phones whilst driving. | | | | face a fine up to one thousand pounds and |
| The reason behind the law was data that showed | | | | possible disqualification from driving. |
| the use of a mobile phone while driving made it | | | | |