Drivers with academic license and P license in Australia`s capital territory are not allowed to use their mobile phones to make hands-free calls while driving, otherwise they face fines. (time pictures)
Drivers with license L (beginner`s license) and license P in Australia`s capital territory are not allowed to make hands-free calls while driving, or face fines, the first place in Australia to impose such rules, Radio 9 reported.
It is reported that starting from July 1, Australia`s capital territory will become more stringent on driving mobile phones, in addition to the existing ban on phone calls, texting and the use of social media software, but also added new rules, including L or P license drivers are not allowed to drive using Bluetooth car free system or loudspeaker system to talk.
Devices with GPS functionality are still available, but drivers cannot hold the device and need to complete positioning editing before departure to ensure that they do not need to touch the device on the way. The same is true of listening to radio stations and podcasts.
Under the new rules, drivers who send messages while driving and use social media software to access apps or the Internet will be fined A $589 and four points deducted, and drivers who use hands-free mode will be fined A $480 and three points deducted.
It is understood that there is international evidence that it is not safe to use any equipment while driving and that the risks faced by young drivers are magnified.
Ritton Burry, director of road safety in Australia`s capital territory, said too many young drivers were injured or death on the road. Many young drivers do the right thing, abide by speed limits and drive safely. These measures will support them and make them better prepared for safe driving for life.
It is reported that the results of a survey show that drivers look at their mobile phones while driving, the probability of a crash will be tripled.
A 2016 survey by (University of Canberra) at the University of Canberra found that 3 / 4 young drivers had been driving while looking at their phones in a week, and more than half had sent at least one text message.
