DID you know that motorists who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to crash, injuring or killing themselves and/or other people?


This sobering statistic alone ought to be enough to put the brakes on such irresponsible behaviour. Unfortunately not. Scores of Teries continue to break the law on a daily basis, and, clearly exacerbated by the problem, Inspector John Scott is this week steering towards taking a far tougher line on those who persist in driving while on the phone.

Hammering home his message in this week's paper, Inspector Scott said: “Speaking on the phone while driving could cost you your life, or the life of someone else."

So you have been warned. If you're not prepared to pack in this dangerous habit, you'll either end up dead, injuring or killing someone else or, at the very least, with a £60 fine and three penalty points.

Is it really worth the risk . . .?