Cell Phone Ban is in Effect
We continue to hear stories about accidents that have occurred due to people using their unlocked cell phones. We have heard the stories regarding train operators, bus drivers and other people involved in public transportation. The unfortunate thing is that there have been fatalities due to cell phone use. We have also seen many accidents have been caused by somebody talking on the phone or trying to change the music they are listening to. This is why the transportation Ministry has issued the ban officially on Monday, February 1, 2010.
The British government has enacted this legislation in order to make the roads and highways safer for everyone. The Transport Minister, David Jamieson stated that the officers would be issuing warnings for the first few months in order to let folks know about the new law.
Drivers can be fined up to 30 pounds if they are caught in violation. The fines may go up to 60 pounds with three demerit points be assessed. If you go to court, you may pay up to 1,000 pounds. You can still use hands-free cell phone kits, but if an officer determines that you were distracted by talking, then you could be fined. The whole concept is to make the roads safer for everyone. Many people agree with the ban and do not have a problem obeying it, although many have stated that they did not know the ban was going to be happening.
Even though hands-free units like Bluetooth headsets are acceptable, it is important to remember not to get distracted while speaking on the telephone. As drivers, it is everyone’s responsibility to make sure they are paying attention to the road in order to not create or get involved in an accident. Hopefully those people that drive while using a hand held device will get the message.
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