Police Crack Down On Phone-Driving
Police Crack Down On Phone-Driving
The Police in the UK are starting a new initiative to crack down on drivers using hand held mobile phones. Latest figures show that the amount of people using a mobilephone while driving has increased over the several years. New figures show the main offenders for the increase are younger drivers aged 1724 who regularly read and type text messages as well as talking while driving. A recent survey undertaken by Bluetooth Car Kit Direct shows that over 70 of that age group have done so at least once this year however manydo admit to doing it regularly.
Many different answers were given when questioned as to why they committed the offence however the main response from the male section of the group was down to over confidence or the ability to navigate away from a dangerous situation if one happened. Many of the females questioned pleaded ignorance to the law’s in place since 2003 and updated in 2007 stating that they didn’t know it was against the law. However the female section did recognise that it was more dangerous to drive while on the phone than when not.
The second highest offenders were the group of 2534 year olds of which 20 admitted to regularly using the mobile phone while driving but did realise that they were breaking the law. Many of this group would only check a text if they were expecting an important message and would usually leave an incoming call unless important. The last group 35Over very rarely answer calls while driving and virtually never read texts. Only 5 admitted to using the phone illegally while driving this year however of this age group questioned over half already used a bluetooth car kit when driving were discounted from the survey. The rest were unaware of what a bluetooth car kit was however were very interested when shown a demonstration of how they worked.
Bluetooth car kit direct demonstrated how various bluetooth car kits worked to everybody questioned in the survey. Everybody thought that all the kits shown were very useful and could see the benefits of having one. A lot of people were also surprised how cheap the kits were and they didn’t have an excuse for not using one. John in the 2534 age group stated “The kit i liked was 34.99 that’s half the price of a fine from the police and without the 3 points I’m definitely buying one”
The police crack down is due to the large amounts of accidents attended by the police in which a mobile phone was being used. No new powers are being used however police are now more vigilant and are on the look out for phonedrivers. Theyare also less likely to let the offender off with a warning when caught instead opting for the 60 fine and 3 points.
Not only are the bluetooth car kits cheaper they may also prevent an accident.
Questions asked to 100 people in each age range 50 male/female.
Question 1724 2534 35Over Percentage who have youused a phone illegally while driving 70 45 5 Percentage who use a mobile phone illegally regularly 40 20 1 Amount of people who have heard of a bluetooth car kit but doesn’t use one 60 58 40 Amount of people who are now willing to use a bluetooth car kit 50 75 80 Amount of people who thought they are a good invention 65 85 95
About the writer: A Bluetooth Car Kit is a device that provides a safe and convenient way to communicate whilst driving. Your Phone can connect to the Car Bluetooth and ensure you and other road users remain safe.
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