Mobile phone use concern

In a bid to combat the rising tide of mobile phone use behind the wheel, Liverpool City Council has launched a campaign aimed at young drivers.  The message of the campaign is clear: driving demands 100% focus, and any distraction, especially from mobile phones, can have devastating consequences.  

The campaign comes as alarming statistics reveal a surge in mobile phone use among young drivers. According to the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring, 43% of young motorists admit to listening to voice notes while driving without hands-free technology, and 40% confess to recording messages.   

These figures contrast with the overall driving population, where the rates are just 14% and 9%, respectively.  

Merseyside Police enforced nearly 2,500 mobile phone offences across Merseyside in 2024 – up from just over 1,600 in 2023.    

Liverpool City Council says it is committed to making the City’s roads safer for everyone. This campaign is just one step in ongoing efforts to educate drivers and enforce the law.