Why has the mobile phone ban for L and P1 drivers been introduced?
Research has shown that using a mobile phone while driving increases crash risk by at least four times. Young and inexperienced drivers are at an even greater risk as they are still developing their driving capabilities are more liable to lose concentration and make mistakes when driving. They are also among the most frequent users of mobile phones and it is important that they avoid these risks when they get behind the wheel of a car. Last year, 362 people aged between 16 and 24 were killed or seriously injured on South Australian roads. And over the last five years, 2031 young people were killed or seriously injured. The State Government is bringing in changes such as this to help keep young people alive and safe on our roads.
