Unchecked mobile phone use at the wheel poses considerable dangers in Mühlheim traffic management, as multiple infractions have been uncovered.
In Mühlheim, the South East Hesse Police Headquarters has announced plans to step up efforts in enforcing the ban on using mobile phones while driving. This comes after a traffic control operation on Dietesheimer Street on Thursday morning, during which officers recorded 16 drivers using their phones between 7:45 and 9:30 AM.
Sadly, six more drivers were found not wearing their seat belts during the drive on Dietesheimer Street. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road safety measures.
Ignoring a red light is a serious offense that can lead to a one-month driving ban, a 200 euro fine, and two points in the Flensburg driving record. Six drivers were caught running red lights during the traffic control operation. One driver was even recorded ignoring a red light for more than a second, a dangerous act that carries severe consequences.
The police are urging all drivers to be conscious of the dangers associated with using electronic devices while driving. A brief glance at a smartphone can have fatal consequences, according to the South East Hesse Police Headquarters. Using a phone while driving is punishable by a fine of 100 euros and one point in the Flensburg driving record.
The intensified controls for enforcing the ban on using a phone while driving have not been specified for a particular location or time. The police's appeal is aimed at avoiding endangering themselves and others while driving. They urge drivers to make a conscious decision to keep their focus on the road and avoid using their phones.
A vehicle covers 14 meters in just one second at 50 kilometers per hour. This means that a "two-second glance" at the phone corresponds to almost 30 meters driven "blind". The police stress the importance of maintaining a safe driving environment for everyone.
The South East Hesse Police Headquarters urges all drivers to remember that their actions behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. They appeal to all drivers to drive responsibly and to avoid using their phones while driving. By doing so, they can help ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.
