Drivers on phones hit with nearly £10,000 in fines by West Mercia Police
Nearly £10,000 in fines were issued to drivers using their phones in just two days by West Mercia Police.
Officers stopped and fined 48 motorists in the last three days as part of a week-long crackdown on motorists using their mobile.
Each will receive a £200 fine and six points on their licence.
Along with Shropshire Fire and Rescue, the police force is backing the National Police Chiefs’ Council mobile phone week of action, which runs until Sunday.
West Mercia Police chief constable Anthony Bangham said: “We have to be clear that when you get behind the wheel it is your responsibility to stay focused and alert.
"It’s concerning that we still have drivers out there who are willing to risk driving whilst distracted and it is a year-round commitment for us to challenge this behaviour across West Mercia.”
