41% motorists sans handsfree
Breaking the law! Breaking the law!
27 February 2008 8:53 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott
Last year on the 27th February 2007, a new act to increase the penalties for using a hand-held phone whilst driving came into force.
Exactly 12 months on and drivers are still breaking the law with over 40% of those who use mobile phones whilst driving doing so illegally without a handsfree device, according to research carried out by You Gov on behalf of Plantronics.
Drivers risk not only a fine and points on their license, but possibly even a jail sentence according to recent new guidelines.
The risks are not getting through, especially to young 'uns, with nearly half of 25-34-year-olds that make calls whilst driving admitting to using their phones without handsfree.
And obviously at this point, Plantronics, a leading manufacturer of headset technology, would like us to advise you that they offer a range of headsets and solutions to suit everyone...
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