The Car Hub

Beware, if new proposals come into force drivers caught using mobile phones at the wheel of their cars could face increased fines and more penalty points per offence.
A new government survey due out in February is expected to show an increase in the number of offenders using a mobile while driving, this kind of behaviour alone is said to reduce the reaction time of drivers by 30% worse than driving under the influence of alcohol at the legal limit.
Today Dorset Police, in conjunction with Dorset County Council and the Fire Service are starting a “No Excuse” campaign to catch drivers whose “driving behaviour” is known to result in fatalities and serious injuries.
There will be “No Excuse” for any driver caught, this could even mean getting a fine and penalty points for changing a CD, however the Dorset Police do offer an option for “minor” offences by allowing the offender to attend a “driver awareness” course which could prevent the addition of further penalty points.
Dorset Police hope this initiative could roll out to other regions .