THE Government has unveiled full plans of new road safety measures that will affect fleet drivers caught speeding or using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
New police powers to take drink-drive evidence at the roadside
Powers to allow mandatory re-testing of drivers disqualified for 24 months or more
Powers for a more flexible system of fixed penalties
Tougher penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, careless driving and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition
Clamping down on uninsured drivers by allowing the police to make better use of motor insurance data to detect illegal drivers
As part of its Road Safety Bill, the Government has announced tougher penalties for using a hands-held mobile phone while driving and a flexible system of fixed penalties for speeding.
It is part of its commitment to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on roads by 40% by 2010.
Measures include:
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