USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILES WHEN DRIVING

Early day motion 1108, tabled 10 April 2002 by Janet Anderson (Labour). Signed by 128 members.

That this House recognises the inherent dangers of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle; believes that engaging in a mobile phone conversation impairs drivers' ability to react to potentially hazardous road situations; deeply regrets the 17 deaths on Britain's roads in accidents involving the use of mobile phones; is greatly concerned by new research which reveals the dangers of using a hand-held mobile phone when driving are comparable to driving over the legal alcohol limit; recommends a complete ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones when driving; and calls upon the Secretaries of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and Home Affairs to initiate a wider public debate on the safety implications of the use of both hand-held and hands-free mobile telephones when driving a motor vehicle.

Signatures by party: Labour 92, Liberal Democrat 17, Labour/Co-operative 9, Conservative 6, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2.