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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to introduce driving ban and phone confiscation, if not car confiscation, for drivers caught using/holding mobile phone - potentially lethal weapon. More details
Submitted by Allan Ramsay/Brian Tadman of RoadPeace – Deadline to sign up by: 23 March 2010 – Signatures: 3,651
It’s long been recognised that motor vehicles are potentially lethal weapons. Now exacerbated by in-car technology particularly mobile phones. Studies show over 50% of drivers seriously distracted by this technology. To optimise low carbon economic recovery - “global green new deal” - roads must be more efficient/safe.
Studies show mobile phone/in-car technology addiction
Poll shows 36% of drivers using hand-held mobile whilst driving
Millions texting rather than talking
Texting endemic - too difficult to police
Reaction time of texting driver slowed 35%
Reaction time of driver at alcohol limit slowed only 12%
Mobiles reportedly linked to some 30 road deaths last year
RoSPA say this is tip of iceberg
One bereaved mother claims 600 killed
Crisis exacerbated by phone access to internet
Potentially lethal/essential tool for travel/business/socialising
Statham family - mother, father, 4 children - “butchered” by 40 ton truck
Logic demands confiscation/driving ban for inappropriate use of mobile phones/in-car technology
Phone in drivers hand and ready for use inappropriate
Confiscations/bans will guarantee to reduce corpses/jail terms
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