Poll: Should police be allowed to seize all mobile phones from drivers in crashes?
Every driver in a crash will have their mobile seized in a bid to cut deaths caused by phoning and texting at the wheel.
Police have been ordered to check if motorists broke the law by using their phones in the moments before any accident.
The move is likely to see mobiles being taken away by officers as evidence in prosecutions.
Police chiefs believe it is necessary to combat the growing numbers killed or seriously injured because drivers are distracted.
The move was welcomed last night by charities and pressure groups who have accused police and politicians of failing to make road safety a priority.
But one expert said he feared officers may not always show common sense and drivers could lose their phone after a 'minor car park shunt'.
Others warned that confiscating phones could delay the recovery of crashed vehicles that pose a hazard and prevent victims contacting relatives.
What do you think? Should police be allowed to seize all mobile phones from drivers in crashes? Vote now in our poll and leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
