The message is simple, hold your mobile phone and your more than likely going to cop a fine, as new mobile phones cameras are set roll out by the end of the year.
It’s estimated that mobile phone use is involved 25% of all accidents in Australia, making these device’s incredibly dangerous, whilst drink driving accounts for 30% of acceidents.
Whilst the message is simple the rules around mobile phones are far from simple, below nsw police have made a handy little video that clearly explains the rules
Learners, p1 and p2 drivers will not be allowed to use any device even if mounted or via hands feee blue tooth, they must pull over come to a compete stop to use any mobile device.
When will we see the new cameras in the Hunter
Police say the new cameras will roll out by the end of the year and are not giving out much infomation on the locations of these camera, but we do know there will be fixed location and mobile locations, and it looks like no warning signs will be displayed.
Keep your hands off it to avoid being fined.
Some people will argue it’s just revenue raising and other’s will say it’s about safety.
Watch the video below so you know the rules and don’t get caught out.