Police checks in the City of Brussels and Elsene resulted in 110 motorists being caught using their mobile phones while driving. One driver even drove through a red light.
Police in the City of Brussels and Elsene needed only 3 hours to catch the 110 drivers yesterday morning. Motorists came up with numerous excuses to explain their dangerous behaviour behind the wheel: some drivers needed to reply to work emails. Others were obliged to follow their employer’s social media posts, while several drivers admitted they were hunting a bargain while shopping online. One driver was playing cards.
The police are keen to stress to motorists that mobile phone use is only tolerated when a hands-free kit is used. “Otherwise it’s pretty dangerous” says the force. “Both for drivers and other road users. It simply can’t be justified”.
