GAI warns talk on a cell phone while driving -
forbidden Do not use the phone while driving, because almost all drivers, with few exceptions, tend to shift attention from the effect of driving the conversation. Attention is concentrated on the lane, and ignore peripheral information. In accordance with the Rules of the roadOn motion drivers strictly prohibited to use the communication devices holding them in hand (excluding the drivers of operational vehicle during the execution of urgent official task). Responsibility for violation of the prohibition to use the communication devices holding them in hand, is defined by Article 122 of the Code of Ukraine on administrationstive offense and thus punishable by a fine of 425 to 510 UAH. If an emergency situation arises, the penalty may increase to 850 hryvnia, and the offender may be deprived of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 6 to 12 months. However, the law does not prohibit the use of devices, hands free, as the driver has the optionto drive using both hands (wired and Bluetooth-headsets, headphones, etc.). "Control the car and talk on a cell phone driver has no right under any circumstances - said the chief STI of MIA of Ukraine in the Volyn region Andrew Bondaruk - The driver is responsible not only for ourselves but also for safetyothers. Therefore, you should always remember that irresponsibility on the road leads to the fatal tragedies. " UGAI Internal Affairs of Ukraine in the Volyn regionSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/