'Two strikes and your out!' says top police chief on using your mobile phone while driving

According to Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, one of Britain’s most senior police chief, drivers who have been caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel of their car should have their licences removed.

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe told the Daily Mail that he was deeply concerned by the thousands of people who continue to use their phones while driving despite the clear laws and penalties. He has said that the number of penalty points received for the offence should be increased from 3 to 6- meaning that drivers would have their licence revoked were they to be caught twice in the space of 3 years.

He told the Daily Mail: ‘I have to say I have still got an issue around mobile phone usage myself. I think it is still very high when people are driving. If I was able tomorrow, I would say you get six points for driving while using a phone.

‘The problem at the moment is we are dishing out lots of tickets, somebody gets three points and they have got another three chances.

‘I would say you have got two chances. You have had a mobile phone infraction and if you do it again you lose your licence.'

To avoid these penalties you should install a hands free device in your car and only use it when you feel it is appropriate and when talking while driving will not impair your concentration.

This Visor GoBluetooth hands free car kit from Supertooth (£49.99) features voice control so you can pick up your calls without taking your eyes off the road.  

The auto-connect feature recognises your paired handset whenever in range and can pair 8 handsets simultaneously.   This portable visor solution is fully transportable and can be used in any vehicle, office or home as a loud speaker.