08.09.2007 21:35 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

UK drivers caught texting could get 2 years behind bars

Filed under: Cellphones, TransportationUK Drivers caught texting or operating a range of gadgets behind the wheel -- including MP3 players and GPS systems -- could face a new maximum of two years in prison. Currently the crime is punishable by £2,500 fines or community orders, although the most common offense is using a mobile phone whilst driving, which results in a £60 fine and three points on a license. Shifting to a higher category of dange

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