SINGAPORE : The Traffic Police went on a 3-hour blitz on Thursday to catch those who drive and use their mobile phones at the same time.
2,609 motorists have been caught so far this year for using their mobile phones while driving.
That is just a slight 6.4 per cent dip over last year, when 2,788 drivers were caught for the offence.
It is a dangerous habit that the Traffic Police wants to see curtailed.
Thursday’s operation covered areas such as Geylang, Bedok and Tampines.
Two drivers were caught red-handed.
The officers trailed the suspects’ cars for at least 10 seconds before approaching them.
Their phones were confiscated, but their SIM cards were returned to them.
The mobile phones can only be retrieved after about two weeks to a month, when the fines are settled.
A first-time offender can incur 12 demerit points on top of a S$200 fine for using a mobile phone while driving.
Article via channelnewsasia
Blitz on drivers using mobile phones while driving
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