NSW Police Force - From today (17 September), if you're caught using your phone illegally while driving you'll cop 5 demerit points. For L and P1 licence holders, that's your licence gone!
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More Canberra drivers distracted by phones as number of fines rises | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
Texting drivers: Police support device that could stop people sending SMS messages while behind the wheel - ABC News
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Geraldton police OIC Sen. Sgt Chris Martin's school holiday safety tips for kids, warning for texting drivers | Geraldton Guardian
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What you need to know about texting and calling while driving ban before Syracuse crackdown Thursday - syracuse.com
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