How can drivers be deterred from the dangerous practice of driving while using their mobile phones?
One difficulty is the ‘lack of clarity regarding the lawfulness’ of doing so, writes Nick Dent, managing associate, Mishcon de Reya, in this week’s NLJ.
That could change, however, with a recent amendment to the Road Vehicles Regulations. Dent looks at the changes between the 2003 and recently amended 2002 legislation for drivers on their devices.
He highlights anomalies but predicts the change in the law will make it easier for prosecutors to be able to prove their case.RELATED ARTICLES
