 Merseyside Police introduced a zero tolerance policy on phone use |
A woman police officer has been fined �30 and faces disciplinary action for using her mobile phone while driving a marked police car. The unnamed officer was reported by a member of the public as she drove past Merseyside police headquarters.
"The officer came forward and was issued a �30 fixed penalty fine," said a Merseyside Police spokeswoman.
She added that an investigation had now been launched by the force's Professional Standards Department.
The spokeswoman would not divulge any details about the fined officer
Zero tolerance
She said: "Police officers and support staff are subject to the same legislation, with regards to using mobile phones whilst driving, as members of the public."
The Merseyside force launched a zero tolerance campaign against motorists using mobile phones earlier this week.
Government legislation on using phones at the wheel was brought in in December 2003.
Police officers can now fine drivers flouting the ban with a �30 on-the-spot fixed penalty.
If the case goes to court, offenders can be fined up to �1,000.
A recent, nationwide survey by the motoring group, Green Flag, found that one in ten drivers were flouting the new law.
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