Using a phone while driving decreases reaction times, judgement and general awareness of other traffic. Credit: Paul Oka
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about the risks of using your mobile phone while driving.
Road Safety Wales aims to deter motorists from using phones while driving and promote safety via the campaign between 8 and 21 October.
A report by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents shows that using a phone while driving affects driver performance.
RoSPA’s road safety manager for Wales said, “A lot of drivers think they won’t get caught, but when they hear about a campaign like this they are not so complacent and it does make a difference.”
Next year will mark 10 years since using a phone while driving became an offence. The current penalty is a £60 fine and 3 penalty points.
Leigh and Adrian have witnessed motorists using mobile phones in Cardiff