 You could be fined �30 on-the-spot, or �1000 by a court |
Lynda Hudd's life was ruined when her 11 year old daughter Rebekka was killed in a road accident seven years ago. The driver was using a mobile phone, but he admitted this in court and was fined and given six points on his licence.
As well as coming to terms with losing her daughter; Lynda, from Bristol, had to try and make sense of the fact that the driver who killed her was using his phone.
Since the accident in 1996, Lynda has campaigned for a change in the law that would see tougher penalties for motorists using their phones and driving.
Now the law is about to be changed from December 1 and drivers who use hand held mobiles face on-the-spot fines of �30, or �1000 if you're convicted in court.
Drivers of goods vehicles and buses or coaches could be fined �2500, although a further change in the law is required before penalty points can be issued.
But Lynda Hudd told us on Breakfast she would still like to see further legislation and even tougher penalties.
Detection
The government is launched a radio and television campaign to raise awareness about the changes.
But some surveys have suggested that very people are aware that they could be breaking the law come December 1.
 | Using your phone and driving Using a hand held phone, or one wedged between your shoulder and ear will be illegal while driving or stopped in traffic Fully fitted hands free phones will be legal as they don't need to be picked up to operate them A hand held phone placed in a cradle attached to the car will also be allowed, if used with a suitable headset 2-way radios are exempt, but you should still drive carefully GPS and navigational equipment will still be allowed as long it is not hand held If you get caught, you can expect an on the spot fine of �30, and �1000 fine if your are convicted in court, and �2'500 for driver of buses or goods vehicles Further legislation is expected in the future; that would see the fine increased to �60 and three penalty points |
Hands free kits, and dashboard mounted cradles will allow drivers to make calls legally, providing they don't have to pick the phone up.
Police powers
But the Department for Transport says using any type of phone while driving is distracting.
It says: "Drivers should remember that the police can still use existing legislation (for failure to have proper control) if a driver is distracted by a call on a hands-free phone.
"If there is an incident and the driver is using any phone (hand-held or hands-free) or similar device, then there is a risk of prosecution for careless or dangerous driving."
Motoring organisation the RAC has issued its own guidance for any mobile phone call whilst on the road.
It says drivers should avoid getting into intense negotiations, keep calls short and tell callers you are driving, and make sure you've got short cuts programmed into your phone for speed dialling.
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