A new study has found that motorists in the UK consider themselves to be more law-abiding than drivers in many other countries when it comes to using a mobile phone while driving.

Increased penalties are now in force for drivers caught using their mobile phones at the wheel, the UK Government has confirmed.

Motorists are continuing to use their mobile phones while in control of a vehicle, according to new research by the RAC.

Using hand-held mobile phones while driving has been illegal for over ten years, and now road safety charity Brake has renewed its call to ban hands-free kits as well. The call comes as a recent survey revealed that almost half (45%) of drivers admit to chatting when driving.