🚨 Attention Drivers! 🚨 This Sunday, 7th September, around 3pm, your phone might sound off with a loud alert as part of the UK government’s emergency alert system test. 📱 But here’s the deal – if you’re driving, you mustn’t respond to it at all!
Here’s why: using your mobile device while driving can slam you with a £200 fine and six penalty points. For new drivers, that could mean losing your licence altogether.💸🚗💔
Road safety expert Sarah Jenkins has some handy tips for you:
1. Keep your hands firmly on the wheel and your eyes glued to the road. 👀🛑
2. Ensure your phone is in a legal hands-free mount if you’re using it for navigation. 🚗📍
3. If the alert surprises you, just pull over safely and park with the engine off before checking it. 🅿️🔒
4. Got a passenger? Lucky you! They can handle it for you while you concentrate on the road. 👥👍
Remember, even if you’re at traffic lights or in a traffic jam, these rules still apply. Safety first, folks! 🚦⚖️
This alert system is crucial for warning about life-threatening situations such as floods or wildfires. So, while it might be annoying, it’s about keeping us all safe.
Cheers to safe driving and staying on the right side of the law! 🚗💨