JonPritchard published Dozens of drivers caught using mobile phone during first month of...

Almost 40 drivers were caught using a mobile phone illegally in the first four weeks following a change in the law. From March 1, those who fall foul of the rules have faced receiving six points on their licence and a £200 fine - up from the previous penalty of three points and £100. A total of 38 drivers in Nottinghamshire were caught illegally using a mobile phone between March 1 and March 28. In Derbyshire, the figure was 71, and in Leicestershire it was 65.Calls for efforts...