§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will introduce legislation to make it a criminal offence to use a hand held telephone whilst driving a car on a motorway; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyNo. Current legislation places a responsibility on drivers to maintain proper control of their vehicles at all times. A motorist who fails to do so as a result of distraction or lack of concentration is liable to prosecution. The revised "Highway Code", to be published in January, advises drivers not to use a hand held telephone while their vehicle is moving, except in an emergency.