• Full Story

Texting while driving ban hasn't deterred offenders

Email
Print

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 9:05p.m.

AA Insurance says drivers are becoming complacent

AA Insurance says drivers are becoming complacent

The number of people texting while driving is almost as high as it was before it became illegal, according to a survey released by AA Insurance.

Of the 3500 Kiwi's surveyed, more than 16 percent admitted they still text while driving – only six percent down from before the ban came in to place in late 2009.

The figures are up from a previous survey done just after the law was introduced, when only eight percent admitted to texting while driving.

AA Insurance says drivers are becoming complacent.

3 News

Become a fan of 3 News on Facebook and on Twitter.

Post a Comment

Before commenting, please take the time to read our moderation guide


(Won't be published)



Comments

19 Jan 2012 02:01p.m.

jan wrote:

no the laws the law, lock up all you cell phone users. you know, do the crime do the time. hey and while we are here arrest smokers, thats the next crime to pursue. seriously, hands free yes because passengers are also a distraction, but reading a small screen while driving is idiotic. stand still Auckland traffic would seem to allow talking on the phone but, absolutely NO TEXTING.

19 Jan 2012 01:04p.m.

RB wrote:

Texting should be banned, but talking is fine, especially in Auckland traffic which is often at a standstill. How many businesses would honestly function well without taking/making calls in traffic? Be honest.