UP fear increases in illegal mobile phone use behind the wheel – Romsdals Budstikke

In recent years, the number of fines for illegal use of mobile phones has decreased from almost 21,000 in 2010 to nearly 17,700 in 2015, NRK writes.

– Although the figures for fines has declined slightly in recent years, my impression certainly that people have become better at leaving the phone at when they run, unfortunately, says uP chief Runar Karlsen.

In a survey conducted by YouGov for Codan insurance, it emerged that two of three user mobile when driving.

– Smart phones provide new opportunities, and it’s become a habit to use them all the time, says Karlsen.

– this applies especially to the new generations. They are even more eager to use the phones than my generation, so I think we are moving towards a negative trend, he adds. (© NTB)