This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Award a 12 month ban for anyone caught using a mobile phone whilst driving.
The current punishment (£200 fine and 3 points) for using a mobile phone whilst driving is clearly not enough of a deterrent. Using a mobile phone whilst driving is as dangerous as drink driving! The penalties awarded should reflect this.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/169800
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