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Driven off the phone By CHARLENE MACAULAY NINE hundred Hobsons Bay drivers have been caught using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. Victoria Police statistics reveal that 897 drivers in the municipality were fined across the 2011-12 and 2012-13 financial years for using a hand-held mobile while driving. A further three learner drivers or P-platers were caught using any kind of mobile phone device. Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said using mobile phones behind the wheel was a big distraction for drivers. “The recent increase in the penalty for the use of a mobile phone while driving is reflective of the danger this creates,” Mr Hill said. “But this is not just about the use of mobile phones, this is about all driver distractions. “Driving is a complex task and requires full concentration. Any distraction can impair a driver’s reaction time, ability to maintain speed and position on the road and general awareness of other road users. “Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds when driving at 40 km/h means you are effectively travelling blind for 22 metres.” Meanwhile, Victoria Police is
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But this is not just about the use of mobile phones, this is about all driver distractions… Assistant Commisioner Robert Hill
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