The DoI’s Road Safety Team and the police have issued stern new penalties for anyone caught using their phone while driving.
The Island’s road safety manager Gordon Edwards has issued a warning that anyone caught doing so could face a fine of up the £1,000.
In a statement, he outlined that using a mobile while behind the wheel has caused 39 accidents on the Island’s roads to date.
Hands-free mobile phone kits for the car cost as little as £15 from some outlets – a saving of £985 on a maximum fine.
Mr Edwards added that using your phone at traffic lights or while being stuck in traffic is still an offence and will lead to major fine.
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