Tough new rules on using your mobile phone when driving will see fines rocket to £150 a time and penalties increased to up to six points.
Currently the maximum fine is £100 but last year there were still 21 fatal and 84 serious accidents involving mobile phone use.
All drivers will now face the higher fines, while truck drivers will see the penalty points double from three to six and van drivers will see points increase to four.
Those caught for the first time may be offered a...
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