I haven't seen "news article" on it, but an MSNBC video newsbroadcast(?) describes a change in UK laws. (A link was copied, but they apparently change the news at that link at least hourly, and I can't find the original at the site.)

The undated video says that "being distracted by GPS, texting, or cell phone use would be an aggravating offense under a charge of "distracted driving" in the UK. Addition of the aggravating offense would permit ugrading a "distracted driving offense" (a $100? - $200? fine?) to "dangerous driving" with up to a 2-year prison sentence. "Causing a death while distracted" could result in a life sentence, apparently without ruling whether the distraction was a contributing factor in the accident.

Note: It appeared that nearly all the "distracted drivers" flashed on-screen during the report were driving "US Branded" SUVs. I thought everybody in the UK drove Morris Minors or smaller, from opinions expressed at the 'cat.

I would assume(?) that there have been more complete reports in UK news(?).

John