(Fri 13 Apr 07)

Motorists are still risking using their mobile phone whilst at the wheel of a vehicle, despite the increased penalties which came into force nearly two months ago.

The new law now sees drivers facing a minimum £60 fine and three penalty points. These  findings come after a recent poll conducted by Motorpoint, a UK car supermarket. which revealed that out of the 5000 respondents who took part, 69% (which equates to nearly 3500 people) did not have a hands-free kit fitted to their vehicle. If each one of them were to get caught, this would amount to at least £210,000 in fines, enough to buy a rather exotic sportscar, and 10,500 points on UK driving licences.

Motorpoint has recently introduced their new range of Argon and Xenon option packages both of which use either Bluetooth technology or a docking cradle for the phone.

"It is not only the customer's responsibility to ensure that they do not break the law, but it is also that of Motorpoint'S to ensure that we have informed customers about ways which will improve their own safety when buying a vehicle," says Motorpoint Managing Director Gary Warren.

"With the introduction of our revised range of hands-free technology, this allow customers to choose from the most up to date solutions available."

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