Peer Pressure Stopping Drivers Using Cellphones

Many UK motorists are not using their mobile phones whilst driving as a result of angry motorists seeing them as dangerous, anti social and deliberately flouting the law - this is a stronger deterrent than the risk of prosecution reveals new research.

Using a mobile phone whilst driving has become as anti social as dropping litter or queue jumping and has resulted in a number angry confrontations between drivers recently. Last month several motorists had their tyres slashed and a note left on their windscreens advising them not to use their mobiles whilst driving - the vigilantly remains unknown to the Police.

Fifty-eight percent of motorists admitted they felt intimidated by other motorists if they used their mobile phone while driving. The same research carried out only nine months ago revealed that only 38% felt under pressure to drive legal according to mail order specialist, Car Parts Direct.

Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, "The possible health risks of continually having a phone to the head or even the prospect of a prison sentence for a motorist in the event of an accident has not been enough to encourage some drivers to use a hands free kit - It's the stern stare of displeasure and a shake of the head from law abiding motorists that is helping to bring results."

Posted to the site on 6th October 2006