"Leave it in your bag or pocket"; that is the message after the number of drivers stopped for mobile phone traffic offences went up nearly 600% in the county.
With only 107 reports made in 2020/21, 727 were made in 2022, showing a year on year increase of 579%.
Inspector Gary Miller of Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Armed Policing Team highlighted two things which need to be taken into account when looking at this increase, including changes in legislation.
Firstly, the figures date back to 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the number of vehicles that were using the road.
"There was less enforcement opportunity, which in turn had a positive benefit as there were less serious and fatal road traffic collisions," said Insp. Miller.
Then, in 2022, we moved back into a normal period of road usage as people returned to work after lockdown restrictions were lifted.
The second reason for the dramatic increase is a change in legislation, which Insp. Miller says has now caught up with modern mobile phone usage.
"Previously, it was only around people talking or sending messages," he added.
"Whereas now, it encompasses maps, social media, cameras - pretty much everything that your mobile phone does.
"We're really pleased to see that change in legislation, as we can enforce it more robustly."
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With a final message to the public, encouraging them to think about the consequences of using phones while driving, Insp. Miller said: "Leave it in your bag or in your pocket.
"If it rings, stop in a safe place to look at it. Otherwise, just leave it.
"It's not worth risking your life or risking the life of someone else to respond to it."
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