After video footage emerged yesterday of a Napier man being confronted by a police officer defending his mobile phone use while driving, Hawke's Bay police said they would look into the circumstances surrounding the confrontation. The man, who did not wish to be named, told Hawkes Bay Today the incident started at about 9.30am, as he left Greenmeadows Bakery. The man questioned why it was fair for police to use a mobile while driving. Earlier this month police conducted a safety blitz aimed at motorists using phones or not using a seatbelt that resulted in 35 infringement notices being issued. "Drivers need to be aware of the very real risk that distractions represent, especially texting and using mobile phones while driving.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2017 19:41 UTC