Fines Fail To Curb Cell Phone Usage While Driving

andylim writes "An in-depth study of over 14,000 London drivers by the Transport Research Laboratory has found an increase in the number of London motorists making and taking calls using their handsets at the wheel between 2008 and 2009, even though harsher penalties were introduced in 2007. It seems that most people, at least in London, still don't respect the fact that there's a much higher risk of being involved in an accident if you're using your cell phone."

Comments

Using a cell phone while driving is not dangerous

[VinylRecords]

I'm using my I-Phone right now to ma

Prohibit children

[crdotson]

I think they're going about it all wrong. Children are much more distracting to drivers in my experience. I can't count the number of times I have almost wrecked trying to pick up a pacifier, etc.

          London should prohibit driving with children in the car. It's an inconvenience for parents, but it's a safety issue. Likewise car radios should be banned.

Re:Prohibit children

[Anonymous Coward]

Child in the car? Are you a pedo or something?

Re:Using a cell phone while driving is not dangero

[Sponge Bath]

ATT's crappy coverage strikes again.

Re:Positive Reinforcement

[Gorobei]

In my universe that person would blame the fire hydrant...

In my universe, 12 hot women pop up and assert they are my lover.

I love fire-hydrants.