The motorist was left red-faced after cops caught them chatting away on their phone while driving in Dover.
Phone Chat Sparks Police Stop in Dover
Kent Police’s Road Safety Unit snapped the offending vehicle near the BP garage on Limekiln Street this afternoon. They quickly handed out a traffic violation to the driver caught breaking the law.
“Hopefully, this has saved someone from being transported in the back at a later date,” the officers said.
Another Phone Ban Drama in Dartford
Just last week, officers in Dartford had to pull over a driver for the same mistake. The woman, chatting on her phone while driving, cheekily asked, “So I can’t use my phone even if it’s on speaker?”
The black Ford Focus was stopped on Princes Road around 11 a.m. on January 8 after officers spotted the driver holding her phone up to her face.
Still No Excuse for Phone Use Behind the Wheel
- Police continue cracking down on drivers using phones illegally.
- The message is clear: Hands-free or no phone at all while driving.
- Get caught, and you risk fines, points, or worse.
