Drivers who send text messages while driving could face a £1,000 fine and six penalty points on their licence. Until now drivers caught sending texts at the wheel have escaped with a £30 fixed penalty. But South Wales police has become the first force in Britain to charge texters with the more serious offence of driving without due care and attention. The charge carries a greater fine and penalty than speaking to someone on a mobile. Surprising that it has taken this long to realise that taking your eyes off the road to text is more dangerous than speaking on a mobile and should have a bigger fine.
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i love texting and i love driving, but i wouldn't mix the two pleasures! Just like i love getting romantic with my lady and i love playing with my king charles spaniel. I wouldn't mix these pleasures either!!!
Posted by: Bruce_the_King_charles_spaniel_walker | March 08, 2006 at 03:25 PM
Texting when driving, as Drink Driving 12 mths ban.
it is a serious offence you are not in control of a lethal weapon that can kill.
Using a mobile unless hands free, should be driving without due care and attention with 6 points & £1000 fine
Posted by: The Gator | January 30, 2007 at 12:34 AM
Hi
This is an interesting article. For those drivers looking to keep their Car Insurance premiums under control, texting whilst driving is is definitely not a good idea!
Regards
Emily M
Posted by: HomeApproved | September 20, 2007 at 02:15 PM