

Posted on Friday 6th March 2020 in All Road Users, Business, Drivers, Motorcyclists, Pedestrians
Using your phone while driving could cost you £200 and six points on your licence.
This is the simple message being issued by Sussex Safer Roads Partnership as they prepare to take part in their next road safety campaign.
Sergeant Stuart Hendey, of the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership said: “Despite our repeated messages around road safety, there are still motorists on our roads who continue to undermine the safety of themselves and other road users by using their mobile phone at the wheel. Anyone getting into their vehicle should give the road ahead their full attention, and not be distracted by any devices. We advise storing your phone in the glove compartment, and putting on silent or airplane mode. Distractions such as phone calls, text messages or device notifications takes your attention away from the road, which can significantly reduce your reaction times and your awareness of what is going on around you. There is nothing that is more important on the roads than the safety of yourself and other road users. Put simply, any mobile phone use can wait until after you have safely parked and turned off your engine.”
Sussex Safer Roads Partnership advises road users on simple steps to avoid the temptation to use your phone on the roads:
If you witness someone using their phone while driving, you can report it on the Operation Crackdown website: www.operationcrackdown.co.uk.
Full details on the law around using mobile devices while driving can be found on the GOV.UK website: www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law.