Make sure you are aware in future.
Drivers are being warned of a legal rule they must follow when the Government's emergency alert sounds.
It mirrors existing schemes in countries such as the US and Japan and in the future will sound in the event of life-threatening situations such as floods and wildfires, The Mirror reports. However, many people may be driving when it goes off and have been reminded to ignore it, or potentially face a fine and six points on your licence.The government’s advice says: “When you get an alert, stop what you’re doing and follow the instructions in the alert.
The Highway Code states it is illegal to use a hand-held device while driving, including holding a phone, sending a text, calling, taking photos or videos, or browsing the web. As the notification requires you to switch it off manually, touching your phone could put you in violation of rule 149, which could result in you being stopped by a police officer, fined £200, given up to six penalty points, and potentially even taken to court and banned from driving or fined up to £1,000.
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