--- title: Romex Blog | driver distraction prevention description: driver distraction prevention | Read about the latest news and views on Driver Distraction Prevention and Lone Worker Protection | Romex --- ![romex logo](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2535135584.png?width=1000&height=299&name=file-2535135584.png) - [Home](https://www.romexworld.com) - [What We Do](https://www.romexworld.com/what-we-do) - [Who We Supply](https://www.romexworld.com/who-we-supply) - [Prospect Housing Video](https://www.romexworld.com/prospect-housing-video) - [LAPA Security Video](https://www.romexworld.com/lapa-security-video) - [JDR Lift Services Video](https://www.romexworld.com/jdr-lift-services-video) - [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://www.romexworld.com/privacy-cookie-policy) - [Features & Benefits](https://www.romexworld.com/prevent-mobile-phone-distraction) - [Business Mileage Reports](https://www.romexworld.com/generating-business-mileage-reports) - [Installing MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-install-myfix) - [Using MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-use-myfix) - [Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/driver-distraction-protection) - [The Mobile Gun Video](https://www.romexworld.com/the-mobile-gun-video) - [Weightmans Video](https://www.romexworld.com/weightmans-video) - [Thames Water Video](https://www.romexworld.com/thames-water-video) - [Tracy Squire Video](https://www.romexworld.com/tracy-squire-video) - [Save Lives Video](https://www.romexworld.com/save-lives-video) - [Simon Barrett Video](https://www.romexworld.com/simon-barrett-video) - [News](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog) [![FREE PILOT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862) [Distracted Driving: How to Stop Texting While on the Road](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Jul 14, 2020 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![distracted driving](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/distracted-1.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) Did you know that [9 people](https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/index.html) are killed every day a result of distracted driving? [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/distracted-driving-how-to-stop-texting-while-on-the-road) --- [DNT TXT N DRIVE: 7 Eye-Opening Facts About Texting and Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Mar 10, 2020 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [mobile workforce](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/factsabouttextinganddriving.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) You've seen the heart-wrenching commercials and the signs on the highway, so by this point, you know that texting and driving do not mix. But somehow you still manage to find yourself glancing at your phone or quickly replying to a text.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/dnt-txt-n-drive-7-eye-opening-facts-about-texting-and-driving) --- [How to Eliminate Phone Distraction While Driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Dec 20, 2018 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving) [![phone distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/phone%20distraction.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) In the UK, [it's illegal](https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law) for people to hold a cell phone while they're in the process of driving a vehicle. If they get caught doing it, they can be fined £200 and given 6 penalty points, and in some cases, they can even lose their license.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/how-to-eliminate-phone-distraction-while-driving) --- [Overcoming the Mobile Menace](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Sep 4, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone) [![Screen Shot 2017-09-04 at 11.20.52.png](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-04%20at%2011.20.52.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) In July of this year Kent Police caught 37 drivers using their mobile phones. In the same month the RAC’s research showed only 60% of drivers would stop using their phones while driving voluntarily even if they knew these could cause accidents. The RAC says “it was surprised the figure was not signifciantly higher given that consequences can be so severe in terms of the impact on human life." To find out more about this read “Overcoming the Mobile Phone Menace with an App” an interview with Romex’s Sales Director, Steve Arscott in the September issue of the award-winning **Roadway Magazine**, the journal of the RHA Road Haulage Association. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) --- [Thousands more drivers caught using their phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 31, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![c50c7890f23855eb6fb53825eabc88e1d2e41305d34490940e8193c2308e513a_3965422.jpg](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/c50c7890f23855eb6fb53825eabc88e1d2e41305d34490940e8193c2308e513a_3965422.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) --- **INTRODUCTION:** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/thousands-more-drivers-caught-using-their-phones) --- [Motorists caught using mobile phones hits record high](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 30, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone) [![image007-1.jpg](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/image007-1.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) --- **INTRODUCTION:** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/motorists-caught-using-mobile-phones-hits-record-high) --- [Video: Crispin Kenyon of Weightmans LLP Talks Driver Distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Oct 7, 2015 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) [![Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png?width=650&name=Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.18.24.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/crispin-kenyon-weightmans) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-crispin-kenyon-of-weightmans-llp-talks-driver-distraction) --- [Video: Martin Baggs CEO of Thames Water Discusses Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Oct 6, 2015 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone), [text driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-10-05_10.30.07.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) Martin Baggs, CEO of Thames Water gives us his thoughts on Romex Driver Protection. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/video-martin-baggs-ceo-of-thames-water-disucsses-driver-protection) --- [Working With Volvo On Co-Pilot Driver Safety Initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/working-with-volvo-on-co-pilot-driver-safety-initiative) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Dec 10, 2014 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [stop texting](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/stop-texting), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) ![Volvo_Co-Pilot_Driver_Safety_Initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2208574695.jpg) Volvo Car UK has announced that as part of its mission, by 2020 nobody will be injured or killed in a new Volvo.  We are very pleased to be part of this major driver safety initiative entitled ‘**[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)**’ that is designed to help SMEs get on top of their legal and social obligations and ensure the safety of their fleets and drivers. **[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** is a program of practical support and expertise that delivers real financial benefits to business by improving driver safety and compliance. Volvo have designed the programme so that it is available free of charge when a business buys or leases their first Volvo. Combined with Volvo's market leading safety technology, **[Volvo Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** delivers real value to small and medium sized businesses in three important areas:  Legal Compliance, Safety & Risk Management and Business Optimisation. Our **[Mobile Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/driver-distraction)** module that combats driver distraction is part of the **[Volvo ](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)****[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** driver safety initiative.  This module automatically disables an employees’ mobile phone whilst they are driving through using GPS to detect movement. Blue Tooth use of the phone can be enabled, according to company policy, but any interaction with the hand-set is blocked. Notifications of email, text or social media are suppressed until the driver is stationary, thus removing the temptation to take their eyes off the road.   Other partners in the scheme include **The British Chamber of Commerce**, **Specsavers**, **TFL**, **Driving for Better Business**, **Fleet 21**, **Lex Autolease**, **Enterprise**, **Regus Business Scene** and **South Essex Insurance Brokers** all of whom are providing offers as part of the **[Co-Pilot Driver Safety initiative](https://www.romexworld.com/Driver-Safety-Inititative).** Information from the Department of Transport indicates that more than a quarter of all road traffic accidents on British roads involve someone driving for work and accidents involving business drivers cause 20 deaths and 200 serious injuries every week.  This would suggest that the **[Co-Pilot](http://www.volvocars.com/uk/sales-services/sales/business-sales/news/Pages/co-pilot.aspx)** driver safety initiative will hopefully reduce this figure and make the roads safer for all concerned. **[Find out more...](https://www.romexworld.com/Driver-Safety-Inititative)** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/working-with-volvo-on-co-pilot-driver-safety-initiative) --- [1 in 5 Casualties Result From Mobile Phone Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Feb 12, 2014 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-522039600-jpg/images/dsc_1968.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) Guest Blog by Richard Coteau, [Brake - The Road Safety Charity](http://www.brake.org.uk) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/374050/1-in-5-Casualties-Result-From-Mobile-Phone-Driver-Distraction) --- PREVIOUS [All POSTS](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/all) [NEXT](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention/page/2) Please enable JavaScript to view the [comments powered by Disqus.](https://disqus.com/?ref_noscript) © 2026 Romex Limited