Drivers in England warned of six penalty points - one in four at risk

A new study has found that one in four drivers in the UK have used a mobile device while driving

Rules over mobile phones in cars are clearly not getting through as new research shows as many as 11 million people are breaking them. New research has revealed that a quarter of drivers have confessed to violating a crucial driving regulation.

The study disclosed that over 11 million motorists have admitted to using a mobile device while driving across the UK. Go. Compare's research indicated that 45 per cent of drivers use their mobile phones daily.

Drivers have been warned about how dangerous this is - not paying attention on the roads costs lives. It also comes with six penalty points and fines.

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As many as one-third (28 per cent) of drivers claimed they use their phone once or twice a week, researchers found. However, only 14 per cent of those under 25 confessed to using a phone while driving.

In contrast, drivers aged 55 and above were the least likely to check their devices while on the road. However, drivers between the ages of 25 and 54 were found to be much more prone to use their phone while driving, with those aged between 25 and 39 being 39 per cent more likely than any other age group.

Drivers could face a £200 fine and up to six penalty points if caught using a phone behind the wheel. Drivers who have previously been fined could also see an increase in their car insurance policies as research found premiums costing £369 more for those issued with a penalty.

The average car insurance price for those without any motoring offences on their policy was £625 in 2023, but for drivers who have an offence, it can cost as much as £994. Tom Banks, a car insurance expert at Go. Compare, expressed his concern over the "alarming" number of motorists taking such a "dangerous gamble".

He stated: "Unfortunately, it's not uncommon to see a driver holding their device while on the road, and that poses a serious risk to everyone's safety, as it means that an incident is statistically much more likely to occur."