Have read these posts with interest, as this driving whilst using a mobile phone thing is one of my pet hates. Why do these people regard themselves as being above, beyond, or more important than the law and the safety of their fellow citizens? However, more to the point, what can be done about them? What changes should/could be made to the law to discourage them from committing these offences? Apart from the unspeakable punishments mentioned in the first few posts, would stiffer penalties discourage this misuse? As someone pointed out, the current penalty in the UK is a thirty quid fine. For a lot of people that's only two or three hours wages and probably regarded as a gamble worth taking. Suppose the penalty was a £1000 fine and six penalty points on their licence? Would that change the behaviour of these selfish, arrogant and dangerous people?

Regards

Andy