Several new rules come into place on January 29, with all UK drivers at risk of getting a £200 fixed penalty notice and six points on their licence.
It includes the tightening of mobile phone laws - it is already illegal to text or call using a hand-held phone while driving, but that doesn't seem to be stopping the terrible driving habit many of us have.
Under the latest changes to the Highway Code, the law will also ban drivers from scrolling through playlists, playing games or taking photos and videos.
Although drivers can still able to use a “hands-free” device when driving, however, they must be driving responsibly - this includes a sat-nav.
This changed follow new research which estimated 1.79 million motorists use their mobile while on the motorway, reports the Express.
Cameras which monitor mobile phone use while driving have been installed on a trail basis on motorways already.
One camera alone caught a terrifying 15,000 drivers using their mobile phones while at the wheel - and don't think driving faster means the camera won't get a clear image of you, the latest technology has the ability to capture clear images at up to 185mph, in any weather conditions.
The trial estimated that one in 200 drivers use their phone while driving on the motorway.
By using Artificial Intelligence (AI) it means photographs will be taken of all drivers so the rule-breakers can be automatically detected.
Past research from GoCompare found that harsher penalties had shown a reduction in convictions.
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