500K Brits still using mobiles while driving

London, May 26 (ANI): Despite various campaigns, nearly 500,000 motorists are using hand-held mobile phones while driving, a new UK study has found.

And the worst culprits are drivers of trucks and vans, the study found.

During a nationwide traffic study, road safety chiefs used spotters to tot up the number of people making calls, The Sun reported.

The Department of Transport survey shows 300,000 car-owners and 160,000 goods vehicle drivers use their mobile.

Lib Dem transport spokesman Norman Baker said: "The message is clearly not getting through.

"Despite tougher penalties a frightening number of drivers still use their mobile."

Motorists on the phone are blamed for the increase in dangerous and careless driving. (ANI)