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Hello Resident Derbyshire Police are reminding drivers of the serious dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
In recent weeks, we’ve received reports and seen incidents where drivers were distracted by their phones — even a quick glance can have devastating consequences. ⚠️ 📱❌ Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is illegal, including: Texting or messaging 💬Making or answering calls 📞Checking notifications 🔔Scrolling social media 📲Taking photos or filming 🎥Using your phone as a sat‑nav without proper hands‑free setup 🗺️🚓 Penalties include: 6 points on your licence ⚠️£200 fine 💷Newly qualified drivers: licence revoked 🚫Looking at a phone for just 2 seconds at 30mph means travelling over 25 metres blind. 🚗💨 ✔ Helpful reminders: Put your phone out of reach before you set off 📦Use hands‑free only if it’s fully set up beforehand 🎧If you need to use your phone, stop in a safe place and turn the engine off 🅿️Encourage friends and family to drive distraction‑free 💛Let’s work together to keep Derbyshire’s roads safe. 🛣️✨ 
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