--- title: Romex Blog | driving on phone description: driving on phone | 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) [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: 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) --- [Romex’s Driver Protection App awarded Highly Recommended by TRL](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - May 11, 2015 - [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), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) ![Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png?width=621&name=Screenshot_2015-05-11_14.35.17.png) [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/romexs-driver-protection-app-awarded-highly-recommended-by-trl) --- [Who's the moron on the phone? The dangers of texting and driving...](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/329756/Who-s-the-moron-on-the-phone-The-dangers-of-texting-and-driving) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 23, 2013 - [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), [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) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-278779390-png/images/the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/329756/Who-s-the-moron-on-the-phone-The-dangers-of-texting-and-driving) ![The dangers of texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-278779390-png/images/the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png?width=362&height=341&name=the_dangers_of_texting_and_driving.png)I know it may seem that all we talk about at the moment is the dangers of texting whilst driving but it is still a huge problem and the reality is that people are dying daily.  We have been monitoring this and recently seen videos and articles from all over the world talking about the dangers. 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