Tuesday, January 23, 2007

UK tough on chatty drivers

British drivers who insist on babbling away on handheld cell phones are facing a further crackdown as the government attempts to rid the UK's roads of the dangerous practice. Starting February 27, motorists will face the threat of getting three points on their license as well a fine of about $118 (60 pounds). "Research shows that talking on a mobile phone while driving <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6152016.html?tag=nl.r23660">affects your concentration and ability to react</A> to dangerous situations," said Douglas Alexander, the U.K. Transport secretary. "It's quite simple. It's impossible to do two things at once and do them well." A UK law outlawing driving while using a handheld mobile phone took effect in December 2003, resulting in the issuing of 74,000 tickets during the first full year, but many drivers are still flouting the rules.

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