Mary Williams
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Mary Williams Life story
Drivers to be banned from using hand-held devices
UK drivers will be banned from filming or searching playlists on hand-held devices from next year under government plans to toughen road safety laws.
It is already illegal to call or text on hand-held phones while driving unless it is an emergency.
From 2022, drivers will be barred from using a device to take photos or play games - with rule-breakers facing a £200 fine and six licence points.
The Transport secretary said it would be easier to prosecute offenders.
Grant Shapps added: " Too many deaths and injuries occur whilst mobile phones are being held.
" By Making It easier to prosecute people illegally using their phone at The Wheel , We Are ensuring The Law is brought into the 21St Century while further protecting all road user.
Currently, police have to rely on charging drivers with Dangerous Driving which lists " using a hand-held phone or other equipment" As One of its example offences.
The Highway Code will be updated to reflect the new Rules - and to make clear to drivers that it is illegal to use a hand-held device while stopped at traffic lights or in motorway queues.
Motorists will still be allowed to use hands-free devices while driving, such as a sat-nav or Mobile Phone , if is secured in a cradle.
But they must ensure they take full responsibility for their driving and can face charges if police find them not in proper control of their vehicle.
However, drivers making a contactless payment using their Mobile Phone while stationary will be exempt from the new Rules .
The exemption will cover situations such as using a drive-through restaurant or road toll barrier, but will only apply when payment is made with a card reader.
Mr Shapps added: " While our roads remain among the safest in The World , we will continue working tirelessly to make them safer, including through our award-winning THINK! campaign, which challenges social norms among high-risk drivers. "
The government crackdown follows a public consultation which found 81% of respondents supported plans to strengthen The Law .
Mary Williams , The Chief executive of Brake, a road safety charity, said The Changes , coinciding with Road Safety week, were " very welcome" especially " by families suffering bereavement and catastrophic injury due to drivers being distracted by phones".
Edmund King, president of the AA motoring association, said: " By making Mobile Phone use as socially unacceptable as drink-driving, We Are taking big steps to make our roads safer.
" To help ensure drivers get The Message , we also need more cops in cars to help catch and deter those still tempted to Pick Up . "
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