More than 450 people have been caught illegally using their mobile phones behind the wheel during a one-week police crackdown.
The statewide ‘Fatal Distraction’ operation, which ran from August 24 to 30, focused on distracted drivers and found 459 people illegally used a mobile phone while driving.
“Driving is a complex task, requiring drivers to use and coordinate a number of skills,” Supt Gray said.
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