New Zealand to hike infringement fee for cellphone use while driving
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Government will hike the infringement fee for using a cellphone while driving to NS $150, from the previous rate of NZ$80 . The infringement is applicable for people who are caught using mobile phones while driving from April 30, according to a statement issued by the Transport Ministry on Friday. The figures from the Transport Ministry showed that between 2015 and 2019, there were 22 road deaths and 73 serious injuries where drivers were distracted by mobile phones. Transport Minister Michael Wood said the figure was likely to be under-reported as it is always di...
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