In message
Clive wrote:

In message , Graeme
writes
You are wrong actually, driving while using a phone is actually a lot
more dangerous than simply speeding. Even using a handsfree kit is not
that effective in reducing the danger. The problem is that concentrating
on the phone call is a major distraction from paying attention to driving
conditions. Psychologically it is a lot different to just talking to
another person in the car with you.
It's possible that this law is not well respected because some officers
have been over aggressive and prosecuted drivers that have pulled over to
take a call at the side of the road safely.

You have to switch the engine off to be legal, that's the bit most people
forget.

But I don't think that's the reason it gets ignored, most people still don't
seem to realise it is illegal or if they do they don't seem to think it
applies to them. There is still a hard core that can't be bothered to wear a
seatbelt and that's been a legal requirement for decades now.

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