The driver who caused the loss of lives due to dangerous driving style (particularly bothered phones) are of particular concern Institute of Advanced Mototirst (IAM). Non-profit institutions are struggling to make roads as safe places in the UK. They released a statement that included the criteria that the driver should be punished severely and consistently, Tuesday (09/17/2013).
From the analysis, 11 cases of accidents due to cell phones that are currently in litigation in the UK, the average prison sentence given is 4.5 years old and seven-year driving ban. All cases caused the driver to lose concentration due to activity of cell phone.
IAM chief executive Simon Best said the maximum sentence in court for those involved is 14 years imprisonment. "So there is still a possibility of enhanced rewards with longer prison sentences for those who cause death due to the concentration of cell phone distracted driving," he said.
The eleven cases processed, six of whom are not aware that the car is moving slowly and barge crashed into the vehicle in front. Three of them lost control of his car (spinning) and hit another car, while the other two hit a pedestrian.
"The lesson is, never use a cell phone while driving. Although use hands free when calling. Therefore, it can reduce the attention and concentration at the helm, "message Simon.
Could be interpreted, phenomena that occur later in Indonesia, which is photographing the speedometer to be uploaded in social media, it should also be a special concentration of law enforcement.
