Motorists using mobiles should face bigger penalties

Wed, 17 Feb 2010

Drivers who use their phone while behind the wheel should be confronted with tougher penalties, according to a new survey.

Motorists who hold their car insurance with Direct Line have stated that people who are caught using their phone while driving should face harsher penalties. Increasing fines or adding points to the licence of offending drivers are ways of punishment that were approved by 69 per cent of those questioned.

Previous research by the insurer showed that reaction times of motorists are 30 per cent slower when using a phone than when at the legal drink driving limit. Andy Goldby, director of motor underwriting at Direct Line, commented: "The drivers that we spoke to when conducting the research would most definitely like to see these inconsiderate drivers penalised further for their selfish and dangerous driving habits."

Direct Line is currently offering 52 days of free protection if a car insurance policy is purchased before March 31st.
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