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<p>The Government increased the penalties for drivers using hand held mobile phones
in March 2017.</p><p> </p><p>The Highway Code and the THINK! campaign alerts drivers
to the dangers of engaging in this reckless activity.</p><p> </p><p>It is too soon
to assess what impact the change in penalties is having on road safety. The Department
is currently conducting a roadside observational survey on usage of mobile phones
and expects the results soon. The Government is keeping the law under review.</p>
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