Drivers in £1,000 fine for text messaging

The Mirror reports that motorists who send text messages while driving could face a £1,000 fine ($1,800) and six penalty points on their licence.

Until now drivers caught sending texts at the wheel have escaped with a £30 ($ 54) fixed penalty.

But South Wales police has become the first force in Britain to charge texters with the more serious offence of driving without due care and attention.

emily | 8:33 AM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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