§ Sir Anthony GrantTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many prosecutions have taken place in the last two years for driving with a hand-held car telephone; what steps he is taking to prevent such driving; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThere are no separate statistics available on the number of prosecutions arising from the use of hand held car telephones. It is not a specific offence to use a car telephone whilst driving. Prosecution would result where the use of such a device leads a driver to drive without due care or without exercising proper control. Advice on the use of car telephones is given in a variety of publications including the highway code.