Drivers warned to put mobile phones down before driving on or off the Torpoint ferry
TORPOINT police have warned motorists to stop using their phones when they drive off and on the ferry.
The warning comes after staff at the Torpoint Ferry alerted officers that they had seen an increase in the numbers of drivers driving on to the ferries whilst talking on their mobile phones.
Acting Sergeant Chris Chilcott said: "I appreciate that whilst drivers are sat in the ferry lanes they might make a call or answer their mobile.
"But when they drive off from the ferry lanes towards their ferry then they are still on a road and committing an offence.
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"The ferry staff have had several near misses due to drivers not concentrating.
"We have conducted stop checks in the ferry lanes in January and plan to complete some in February, so please be more considerate."
4 Comments
by Sowester
Monday, February 11 2013, 1:01PM
“Hands free connection is built into many cars. Cheap kits are also readily available. Why do these dangerous people continue to defy the law?”
by OutsideView
Monday, February 11 2013, 10:04AM
“Unfortunately the sanction is far too lenient and also unfortunately the police cannot be bothered or unable to enforce the law or perhaps the police are unaware that it is an offence with potentially lethal consequences.”
by Waltersmith
Monday, February 11 2013, 8:41AM
“This law is impossible to police. Even the police can't be bothered”
by leroc
Monday, February 11 2013, 7:33AM
“Amazing that these idiots have the nerve to use the phone in full view of others and CCTV. No excuses, book them!”