[eye30]

Drivers in England, Scotland and Wales caught using a mobile phone for the first time will automatically receive penalty points, under government plans.

Previously, motorists in some police force areas could avoid points by taking a remedial driving course.

But ministers believe it is not a tough enough measure to deter people from using a hand-held phone while driving.

They have also confirmed plans to raise fines for offences from £100 to £200 and penalty points from three to six.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37917087

[Shambles]

Gets my vote.

[Dazzler]

 

[asathorny]

 

[Surferdude]

Should also get Mr Plod's heel on the phone.

[asathorny]

Yeah that too   

[AlanHo]

I will drink to that - hic   

[The Gonz]

Should include the point of Plod's shoe.

[AlanHo]

You may remember me posting here a video from my rear car cam filming a white van driver tailgating me with a phone clamped to his ear with one hand and the other hand poking a finger in his ear to cut out noise. He was steering at 70 mph with his elbows.

I sent the video to the police who advised me "he had been dealt with in accordance with the law" but they would not reveal what the punishment - if any - was.