SURREY’S road policing unit has posted a poll on Twitter asking followers if they still use their mobile phones while driving.

Although not an official poll, the responses showed that 66 per cent “never did, never will” use their phones behind the wheel.

This is followed by 22 per cent saying “I used to but not now”, 11 per cent saying “sometimes - I know it’s bad” and one per cent saying “still use one - not worried”.

The poll comes as another week-long national operation was launched on Monday, January 22, to put emphasis on stopping drivers using their phones.

A previous operation in July 2017 saw over 2,500 offences detected and over 8,000 drivers stopped.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for roads policing, Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, said: “Nearly a year on from legislation to toughen the sanctions for using a phone at the wheel, we are seeing some change in driver behaviour but there are still too many people underestimating the risk they take.

“If you glance at a phone for even 2.3 seconds while driving at 30mph you miss 100ft of road. That is the equivalent to the length of a Boeing 737.

“Drivers, put safety first and keep your eyes on the road.”

Following a penalty increase last March, @Sur

reyRoadCops concluded that the poll “maybe, at least, it shows that perhaps it’s becoming a socially unacceptable action?”.

The new legislation means those caught using their phones behind the wheel can receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine.