Forget fines, peer pressure will shame mobile phone motorists

Pocket Lint reports that UK motorists are easing up on using their mobile phones while driving because other motorists shame them by glaring or waving at them in disgust - and not because they're worried about being pulled over by the police.

"According to a survey by Car Parts Direct, fifty-eight per cent of motorists admitted they felt intimidated by other motorists if they used their mobile phone while driving, as opposed to 38% who felt under pressure to drive legally.

Last August, several motorists had their tires slashed and a note left on their windscreens advising them not to use their mobiles while driving - the vigilante remains unknown to the Police."

Related: - 'Vigilante' phone nut cuts tires

emily | 3:56 PM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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