500K Brits Still Using Mobiles While Driving

Despite various campaigns, nearly 500,000 motorists are using hand-held mobile phones while driving, a new UK study has found.

And the worst culprits are drivers of trucks and vans, the study found.

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During a nationwide traffic study, road safety chiefs used spotters to tot up the number of people making calls, The Sun reported.

The Department of Transport survey shows 300,000 car-owners and 160,000 goods vehicle drivers use their mobile.

Lib Dem transport spokesman Norman Baker said: "The message is clearly not getting through.

75% Of Brit Drivers Hang Over The Mobile While Driving
Nearly one of the drivers in Britain are found to be talking on their mobile phones while driving inspite of the tougher penalities laid by the UK govt.

"Despite tougher penalties a frightening number of drivers still use their mobile."

Motorists on the phone are blamed for the increase in dangerous and careless driving.

Britain Issues Stiffer Laws for Drivers Using Mobiles While Driving
People who use hand-held mobile phones while driving better be careful because they may be jailed for two years.

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