Drivers will have their licenses
taken away if they are found using cellphones at the wheel,
according to a new amendment to a road safety bill going through
parliament.
"We are determined to stamp out this odious and dangerous
practice," said the chair of the House transport committee and
bill rapporteur Michele Meta.
Three out of four car accidents are caused by "distractions"
at the wheel and the majority by phoning or texting while
driving, a road safety panel report said Tuesday.
The report by the panel composed of sector bodies, police and
parliamentary committee heads said Italy led Europe in car
accidents caused by smartphone use, with 81% of crashes and
smashes caused by "subjective" factors.
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