Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?

Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?

Motorists using their mobile phones to read or write text messages could be jailed for up to seven years if their actions result in death, under new sentencing guidelines. Motoring offences involving drink or drugs could lead to 14-year sentences. Do you agree with the new guidelines? Share your thoughts.

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  1.  
    l from m says:
    Jul 25, 20:10

    Jail the scum before they kill

    Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?
    Yes
  2.  
    Ben from Dover says:
    Jul 25, 01:53

    you are all f#cked up, wake up to the people who are making our lives into utter f#cking tyranny.

    Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?
    No
  3.  
    ADI from uk says:
    Jul 21, 23:34

    lee from lon what speed is that, the drug?

    Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?
    Yes
  4.  
    oneparentfamily com from manchester says:
    Jul 21, 10:22

    definately

    Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?
    Yes
  5.  
    Ben from Dover says:
    Jul 20, 23:09

    Ghetto Blaster :
    Spot on that phone is nasty.

    Harsher sentences for drivers using mobile phones?
    No

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