mobile phones
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General News 12 AugSenior police officer crashes into car while trying to make hands-free phone call
An assistant chief constable has escaped a driving ban after colliding with an oncoming car while trying to make a hands-free phone call to her husband.
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Tax and Legislation News 1 AugHigh Court highlights mobile phone law loophole
The effectiveness of legislation governing use of handheld mobile phone while driving has been questioned by the High Court.
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Fleet Industry News 11 Jul
Grey fleet and mobile phone policies put drivers at risk
One in six at-work drivers says they have been involved in an accident when taking a call from a colleague, new research suggests.
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Fleet Industry News 6 JunGive drivers caught using mobile phones tougher penalties
Almost 90% of motorists would like to see tougher penalties handed out to other drivers caught using their phone while behind the wheel according to a new survey by Motorpoint.
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Fleet Industry News 12 AprPolice to use mobile phone detection warning signs
New mobile phone detection warning signs are being rolled out by Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces.
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Fleet Industry News 21 Mar
Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’
Younger working-age drivers and those in London the worst offenders, as RAC warns of ‘fading impact’ of penalties introduced in 2017.
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Latest Fleet News 25 FebBrits believe in-car tech is dangerous driving distraction
It has been revealed that 56% of Brits believe in-car tech is just as distracting as using a mobile phone, says whocanfixmycar.com research.
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Fleet Industry News 21 FebSupport for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences
The camera, which can catch drivers from up to 1km away who speed, tailgate, use handheld mobile phones or do not wear seatbelts, is being trialled by Gloucestershire Police.
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Fleet Industry News 7 Feb
Van drivers ‘twice as likely’ to break phone laws
The illegal use of mobile phones among van drivers is double that seen in cars, according to a new Government report.
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Fleet Industry News 1 Feb
A third of motorists admit mobile phone use
A third (34%) of drivers said they use their mobile phone illegally while in their car, with the figure rising to 58% of 18-24 year old drivers, new research suggests.
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Manufacturer News 18 SepPatchy mobile coverage an issue for connected cars
In all, 90 local authority areas will have one or more stretches of road where there is no voice signal available.
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Fleet Industry News 17 JulNew mobile phone detection signs trialled in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council is trialling road signs that detect when drivers are using a mobile phone.
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Fleet Industry News 25 JunOne in three motorists say tougher mobile phone penalties not working
A third of motorists (31%) believe current penalties for using a mobile phone while driving are still not enough of a deterrent, according to the RAC.
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Tax and Legislation News 21 JunDecline in drivers prosecuted for using their mobile phone behind the wheel
A combination of fewer traffic police, increased fines and improved connectivity in new vehicles is likely behind a 30% drop in motorists being charged with using their mobile phone while at the wheel.
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Fleet200 News 3 AprFleet decision-makers reveal differing strategies to managing drivers’ mobile phone use, drug taking and grey fleet - Fleet200 debate
In a wide ranging debate, fleet decision-maker revealed the challenges they faced in ensuring safe use of mobile phones, combatting drug driving and key elements of a grey fleet policy.
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Legal 12 MarMore work is needed to explain the law on mobile phone usage
By Paul Loughlin motoring law solicitor at Stephensons
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Tax and Legislation News 1 Mar
One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel
RAC Business survey highlights almost 40% of firms expect drivers to take calls on the road.
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Latest Fleet News 27 FebUK drivers ‘undeterred’ by hefty fines for using phone at the wheel
UK motorists remain “undeterred” by fines for using a mobile phone at the wheel, with almost 12,000 drivers a year prosecuted.
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Tax and Legislation News 26 Feb
One in five admit using their mobile phone when driving
A year after tough new penalties were introduced, research from SmartWitness suggests that drivers are still prepared to use their phone while driving.
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Tax and Legislation News 23 JanPolice target drivers who use their phone behind the wheel
However, the road safety charity Brake says the problem can only be tackled through a “long-term police enforcement effort”.
