Feb 08 - RGP Tackling The Use Of Mobile Phones While Driving

As part of its ongoing Operation Roadwatch, the RGP is conducting an enforcement phase all this week aimed at tackling the use of mobile phones while driving.

Op Roadwatch is the RGP’s banner campaign aimed at increasing safety on our roads. Although this is a year round effort, it is punctuated by increased periods of enforcement and education through out the year during which emphasis is placed on tackling specific offences.

This increased level of enforcement has already seen nine persons reported for process for driving whilst operating their mobile phones by Tuesday. 

Whilst the emphasis is on targeting the use of mobile phones, officers have carried out a further 43 reports for process for other traffic offences and a 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of taking a conveyance and is currently on Police bail.

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