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This data is then collected to reroute other drivers away from an incident to speed up journey times. However, helping other road users could see motorists caught out with fines and penalty points.<\/p>\n
Gary Digva, spokesperson for Road Angel admitted it was \u201cnever acceptable\u201d to use a phone while driving.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThere is still some confusion around the use of phones whilst driving, despite the law tightening up over a year ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe think it is important for motorists to understand what they can and can’t do when using some popular driving apps as they encourage user interaction in real-time.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cMost sat navs are updated live collecting information on things such as speed limits and police locations without the need for user interaction.<\/p>\n \u201cUsing devices while driving has been shown to cause severe accidents, with almost 500 people injured in incidents where the motorist was using their phone. It\u2019s time a clear message was sent to motorists that it is never acceptable.<\/p>\n \u201cNot only can being on your phone whilst driving lead to hefty fines and points but it also puts a lot of people in danger, that\u2019s why it\u2019s really important to make sure you have the right set up and equipment for a safe journey, no matter where you\u2019re travelling.\u201d<\/p>\n According to GOV.UK, motorists who are caught using their mobiles will be slapped with a \u00a3200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence.<\/p>\n However, in extreme cases, motorists could be sent to court where they could be issued a higher \u00a31,000 charge.<\/p>\n This rises to \u00a32,500 if they are driving a bus or a lorry while road users could be banned from driving in some circumstances.<\/p>\n
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