UK: Jail Time Proposed for Cell Phone Users

The head of the UK Crown Prosecution Service, Ken Macdonald, is floating the idea of throwing motorists who use cell phones in jail. The TheNewspaper reports.

"The idea would be to apply the charge of "dangerous driving" to anyone talking on the phone behind the wheel because it carries large fines and up to two years in jail.

The current penalty is just £30 (US $58) or up to £1000 (US $1950) if the motorist attempts to defend himself in court."

emily | 6:22 PM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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