In the UK, a law has just been passed prohibiting drivers from using mobile phones while on the move. In fact, this is not entirely true as the law has been around for quite some time. However, authorities are cracking down on the use of mobile phones on the move and are making it a more serious crime.
Until February 1, use of a mobile phone on the move could result in a fine of approximately $ 60. This was hardly a deterrent and people could be seen at all times using the phone. There have been several cases in which pedestrians have died due to drivers using mobile phones and losing control of their vehicles. The $ 60 fine was not much of a deterrent for most people. Therefore, on February 1, the fine has been increased to $ 120 along with the three-point guarantee on the driver’s license.
This is believed to lead to a situation where people think twice about using a mobile phone. However, it is debatable whether this will be useful in general. The mobile phone has become an essential element for use at all times of the day and even at night.
Gone are the days when the only way we could communicate with other people was if we were at home and near our landlines. Now the mobile phone is useful for general communication and for more “important” communications involving the safety of children, loved ones and family members.
The risk of using a mobile phone is only noticed at times when authorities, such as law enforcement, are around to see how the crime is committed. The vast majority of drivers of cars and other vehicles will know that they are safe most of the time to use their mobile phone without getting caught.