Mobile phone usage at the wheel is alleged to be just as dangerous as drink-driving. So the report in Fleet News that the number of fixed penalty notices issued for mobile phone use at the wheel have decreased by approximately a third from the previous year is welcoming news.

There is no room for complacency, however. Delve a little deeper and the figures should be enough to put strike fear into the hearts of every manager. We outline the further statistics you need to be aware of and why a firm Mobile Phone Policy, along with fleet management software, can help.