On your phone? Expect a suspension

A recent roadside operation in the west country, carried out by the combined forces of the local police and the FTA, have resulted in a large number of drivers having their LGV driving licences suspended or taken away by The Traffic Commissioner due to infringing the law with regards to the use of mobiles phones while on the move.  

The operation has shown that the enforcement authorities will not tolerate any mobile phone use while driving an HGV and many infringing drivers have lost their livelihoods as a result. The Traffic Commissioner also has the power to discipline the driver's employer by taking action against their operator licence for non compliance with the law.

These cases have made it clear that there is a zero tolerance attitude now in the courts for mobile phone use and prudent drivers and vehicle operators would be wise to follow suit.