The New Zealand government has signed an agreement with the country's biggest phone companies to introduce mobile blocking technology into Kiwi prisons.
The number of NSW motorists caught using handheld mobiles whilst driving is growing despite tougher penalties introduced mid-last year police today revealed following a state-wide crack-down on the offence last week.
NSW State Transport Minister Carl Scully will increase penalties for motorists caught using mobile phones while driving, following overseas studies indicating the activity is more dangerous than drink driving.
Victorian Police have warned motorists they will crack down on the illegal use of mobile phones in vehicles, rating it as the fourth greatest threat to road safety behind, fatigue, drink-driving and speeding.
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