Big fall in drivers using mobile phones - but 1,400 still caught by police
The number of motorists caught using mobile phones since stronger penalties were introduced has fallen by nearly half.
But figures marking a year since the new laws were brought in show more than 1,400 drivers were still caught flouting the law in the and causing danger on Shropshire’s roads.
West Mercia Police says this is still a significant number considering it has carried out well publicised campaigns and operations on the issue.
From March 1, 2016, to February 28, 2017, 2,620 people were caught using their mobile phone while driving.
That number has dropped to 1,425 between March 1, 2017, and February 28 this year.
