Rejected petition Disqualify from driving anyone caught using a mobile whilst driving

Due to the dangers in using phones whilst driving and the continued use of phones for both voice and text, despite the penalties available; the new penalties due to be released in 2017 should disqualify any driver caught. In the absence of police, those caught on camera should be penalised

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/167172

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Date submitted 18 October 2016
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