Australian cops rake in more than $5 million from cellphone driving citations in Victoria
By Will Park on Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at 3:35 PM PST In Announcements, Random
Those Aussies sure are serious about protecting motorists from the dangers of distracted drivers using their cellphones while driving. The Australian state of Victoria garnered about $5,800,000 ($5,400,000 USD) in fines associated with citations issued to those using their mobile phones on the road.
The additional revenue comes courtesy of approximately 40,000 drivers that failed to heed their state’s regulations regarding on-the-road mobile phone use. At $145 a pop, it can get expensive to talk and drive. Can you say hands-free kit?
Oh, and by the way, if you live in California, you’ll have to start looking into hands-free kits starting July 1, 2008. And, if you’re still watching MTV like there’s no tomorrow, chances are that you’ll have to go without your cellphone for the duration of your drive.
[Via: TheRawFeed]
It is irresistible not to pickup the mobile while its ringing.
About 20 to 30% of accidents occurred during the period 2002-2007 in US is due to distractions from cell phones. ie, cellphones have indirect involvement in 25 out of 100 accidents happened in US.
Researchers also found out that using hand free modules cant make much difference in results bcos the conversations might affect the emotional status of the drivers.
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