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Sergeant Desmore Dawkins
By Clinton McGregor
The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) says in 2024 it will be cracking down on individuals caught using their cell phones while driving.
Speaking on Radio Jamaica's Traffic Report on Wednesday morning, Sergeant Desmore Dawkins, who is attached to PSTEB, warned that the police will be taking a zero tolerance approach to motorists texting or holding the phone to their ear while driving.
He said the practice has contributed to a number of road crashes.
More than 10,000 tickets were issued last year to drivers caught in violation of this provision of the Road Traffic Act.
Sergeant Dawkins also warned there would be "repercussions" for motorists who install gadgets that allow them to view motion images while driving.
About 4,000 tickets were issued for that offence last year.
Where cellphone use is concerned, the sergeant reminded motorists to pull over to the side of the road if they urgently need to make or receive a call.
He also advised that "simply holding the device or touching the device is considered using the device" which means a motorist could be liable for charges.
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