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Petition update, 31 March 2010

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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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