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Monday, December 01, 2003
“‘First’ fine under phone law: A female motorist in Tayside has been fined for using her mobile phone while driving just hours after a law banning the practice came into force. It is believed that the 35-year-old woman may have become the first person to be prosecuted under the new legislation. . .” BBC
“Brakes put on mobiles in cars: Motorists in England and Wales will be given two months’ grace after the introduction of a law on Monday banning mobile phone use. However, police in Scotland said there would be no such concession. Using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit will be an offence incurring a ?30 on-the-spot fine from 1 December. . .” BBC
“Mobile ban should go further, says AA:” Motorists should not even use “hands-free” mobile phone kits while driving, road-safety groups have urged. . .” Scotsman
“Ban on mobile phones behind the wheel” Scottish TV
“Police start mobile phone drivers blitz” Evening News
“Two-tier justice for mobile phone drivers” Scotland on Sunday
“Why are we driven to destruction?: There are many bad, stupid, dangerous things that are not specifically illegal. . .” Herald. Comment.
“Scots first to face tough mobile laws” Sunday Herald
“New mobile phone laws may trap thousands” Sunday Post
“Scots shown no leniency in mobile phone clampdown” Sunday Times
Press Releases
“New law on mobile phones: Transport Minister Nicol Stephen today welcomed new safety measures which come into force across the UK banning motorists from using hand held mobile phones when driving. . .” Scot. Exec.
“Cut Off Time for Hand Held Calls” Department of Transport
Statutory Instrument
Posted by MM
on Mon 1st Dec 2003
at 4:41 pm
Legislation
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