🚗🔔 **Alert, Alert! Hands Off Your Phones, Drivers!**
Attention drivers in Wales! This Sunday, September 7, at 3pm sharp, put your phone away! The government’s testing its emergency alert system, and your phone will buzz with a loud siren-like sound for 10 seconds. It’s just a test, but the rules of the road haven’t changed. Touching your phone while driving could land you with six points and a £200 fine.
Graham Conway from Select Car Leasing reminds us, “This system’s vital for warning about real dangers. But during the test, resist the urge to grab your phone. Safety first!”
Remember, the alert will sound on all mobile devices on 4G and 5G networks, but it’s a drill, so no action is needed. The message? “This is a test of Emergency Alerts.” In a true emergency, this system could guide you to safety.
Before your drive, secure your phone out of sight and stress less about the unexpected buzz. If you really can’t wait to read the alert, find a safe place to pull over before checking your device.
Let’s recap what you can and can’t do with your phone while driving:
🚫 **Don’t** hold or use your phone for calls, photos, texts, or browsing.
✅ **Do** use a hands-free setup for navigation or tunes.
🚫 **Don’t** touch your phone, even if it’s mounted. Only use it for emergencies when stopping isn’t safe.
The whole of Wales and the UK will experience this alert, marking a major public safety trial. Let’s make sure we keep roads safe. Secure those phones and stay focused on the road. It’s not just about fines—it’s about preventing tragedies! 🌟