Mobile phone use by drivers: 2009 survey results for England


Organisation: Department for Transport
Date uploaded: 25th January 2011
Date published/launched: February 2010


The Department for Transport has commissioned surveys to monitor the levels of mobile phone use by drivers across England since 2002.

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In December 2003, legislation came into force making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding a motor vehicle on the road.

In February 2007, the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving was increased from a £30 fine to three penalty points on the driving licence and a £60 fine. Using a hands free phone is not illegal.

The Department for Transport has commissioned surveys to monitor the levels of mobile phone use by drivers across England since 2002.

The 2009 survey was carried out at 30 sites in the South East of England in October 2009. Sites were selected to represent different road types, speed limits and rural/urban locations, and results weighted to represent the traffic distribution across England. Except where otherwise stated, results relate to weekdays only.

For more information contact:
Department of Transport Research Team

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