Any use of handheld mobile phone while driving to become illegal – AA comments

Commenting on the tightening of laws regarding using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving*, Edmund King, AA president, says;

“Picking up a mobile phone whilst driving is dangerous and we welcome this change to the law. It helps to clarify what is acceptable when using them hands-free when driving and what poses a threat.

“By making mobile phone use as socially unacceptable as drink driving, we are taking big steps to make our roads safer. For years, the AA has campaigned hard and helped educate drivers to the dangers from bad mobile phone use**.  

“To help ensure drivers get the message, we also need more cops in cars to help catch and deter those still tempted to pick up.”