Our mobile phone and driving shame

 

A whopping 429 from 1,000 offences were ‘local’, with police saying they will continue to get tough with motorists not taking note.

 

Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Constable Ian Arundale said: “These results highlight our commitment to addressing this serious issue. Research indicates that you are four times more likely to crash while driving and using a mobile phone. Obviously there is an element among the motoring public that continue to put themselves and others at risk by driving while using a handheld device.

 

“We would encourage drivers to switch off their phones while driving; no phone call is so urgent that it requires you to answer it and put yourself and others at risk. We will continue to work closely with our partners to raise awareness, educate and enforce those drivers who continue to flout the law.”

 

The clampdown covered two weeks in September and October and involved officers from all Welsh Forces.

    

Total number of Females 25 years of age and under: 89

Total numbers Females 26 years of age and over: 143

Total number of Males 25 years of age and under: 181

Total numbers Males 26 years of age and over: 505

Age and gender unknown: 82