“Community spotters” are likely to be regular road users, such as driving instructors. The “community spotters”, who are likely to be regular road users, such as driving instructors, will tip off the police, forwarding details of motorists who repeatedly flout the law. The move is part of a week-long drive to crack down on illegal mobile phone use at the wheel. As part of the campaign, officers will be conducting patrols in unmarked vans, using helmet cameras and high-seated vehicles to catch offenders. Police will work with paramedics to educate the public on the risks of using phones while driving, and social media videos and messages will be displayed on commuter routes telling motorists to leave…

Source: The Times November 15, 2016 01:46 UTC