A group of British MPs is pushing for drivers to be banned from using hands-free mobile phones
A group of British MPs is pushing for drivers to be banned from using hands-free mobile phones
14 August 2019
The Commons Transport Select Committee says the current law gives a misleading impression that hands-free options are safe.
It's been illegal to use a hand-held phone at the wheel since 2003, but the MPs say hands-free creates the same risk of collision.
An expert told the committee that taking a call on hands-free causes the same amount of distraction as being at the legal limit for alcohol blood level.
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