Sharing and improving practice for tackling mobile phone use by drivers 📵🚗 Funded by the Road Safety Trust. Managed by Helen Wells & Leanne Savigar
Keele University
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You can now access the clickable, electronic version of the Mobile:Engaged compendium directly via the following link:joom.ag/gtUa
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Have you been contacted by the police because another road user submitted dash-cam or cycle-cam footage of your driving or riding to them?
Researchers from Keele University would like to hear your story (confidentially!).
DM or email us ([email protected])
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Call for Paper for a Special Issue! Accident Analysis & Prevention welcomes researchers to offer evidence-based insights on emerging issues and prevention of distracted driving for an upcoming special issue. Find out more -> spkl.io/60194P1gc
DfT consultation on mobile phone law "another missed opportunity to consider the research evidence on distracted driving more widely" - TRL. ukroed.org.uk/better-underst…
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"The general rule is that you cannot hold your mobile in your hand and use it whilst driving, so hands-free tends to be ok, but texting is not," says Ronnie Simpson, who's a lawyer specialising in road, traffic and dangerous driving."
bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-5444…
BBC News - Rise in under-25s video calling when driving, says RAC
bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-5444…
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Join the #ProjectEDWARD virtual road trip this week - expert advice on a range of driving for work challenges. Today it's SAFER DRIVERS -
projectedward.org/road-trip/… #operationtramline @warkspolice @WarksPolice_OpX #commercialfleets #roadtransport #haulage
Today the #ProjectEDWARD focus is on distracted driving. The Mobile:Engaged Compendium is a 160 page resource for anyone looking to prevent drivers from using their phones at the wheel. You can download it for free here:
joom.ag/gtUa
2020 edition available soon!
1 in 12 plays games behind the wheel - SWOV study on distraction
etsc.eu/1-in-12-plays-games-…
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The current mobile phone campaign will run until Sunday 29 March. Legislation changed in 2017 whereby drivers will receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine. This will have a significant impact for new drivers who may lose their licence. #standingupforhangingup
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"Hands-free is safe as my eyes are on the road".
You'd be surprised! If your mind is on your phone you can fail to notice hazards that appear right in front of you.
#StandingUpForHangingUp
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Every day 5 people are killed on UK roads. Distraction by phone use is a CHOICE and is wholly avoidable #StandingUpForHangingUp
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A driver using their mobile phone looks at an area of the driving scene 4 times smaller than an undistracted driver. What can you afford to miss? #StandingUpForHangingUp
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Our mobile #TransportUnit patrol has stopped the drivers of several vehicles this morning for using their mobile phones illegally, parking on crossings & in one case having a child with no suitable restraint perched on the parent's lap. #fatal5 #standingupforhangingup
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Did you know that if you're caught using your phone you could be prosecuted for careless driving? This could mean anything from a fine of £100 and three points, to a trip to court a fine of up to £2,500 and disqualification. #StandingUpForHangingUp
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Keele's Dr Helen Wells from @keelecrim has launched a toolkit of resources to help police forces educate and enforce the law against mobile phone use by drivers 📵 #KeeleResearch
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/2TVzVoU
