According to research by the RAC fifty percent of young drivers up to the age of 24 years admit to texting while driving.
In the first of its kind in the UK. Research by the Transport Research Laboratory commissioned by the RAC, found that drivers who text drift out of lanes and do not leave a safe following distance more often than drivers under the influence of drink or drugs.
Even in the light of this report the RAC has not recommended a change in the law. The current law stipulates that texting while with a phone in a cradle is permitted as long as the driver has proper control of the car.
The crown prosecution service will however fine a driver £60 and add three penalty points to their licence if they are deemed to be out of 'proper control'. And will also pursue a case of dangerous driving if an accident occurs as a direct result.
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