Campaign launched to tackle drivers using mobile phones Police are cracking down on drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel. A national campaign has been launched today (Monday, February 1) which will see police prosecuting drivers caught using their phones whilst driving.
Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit have joined forces to carry out the campaign. Research has shown that using a mobile phone can impair your ability to drive more than if you were driving whilst over the drink-drive limit. According to Thames Valley Police, you are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash from texting while driving, than then you are from drink driving.
Thames Valley Police say using a phone is more dangerous than drink-driving. In fact, you are twice as likely to be involved in a deadly crash if you are texting than if you are over the alcohol limit. Road Safety Sergeant David Hazlett, of the TVP and Hampshire Constabulary Joint Roads Policing Unit, said: “Most drivers are responsible and do not use their mobile phone whilst driving, but the few that continue to take risks by texting, surfing the internet or making or receiving calls are putting the safety of all other road users and themselves at risk of harm.