What happens if a driver hits a pedestrian whilst on a mobile phone?

I keep seeing drivers using mobile phones whilst driving up and down my street.

What would be the legal position, say if a pedestrian was hit by a driver whilst on a mobile phone? What’s to stop pedestrians or other drivers deliberately throwing themselves on to moving vehicles/crashing into drivers who can be seen on their mobile phones, and then faining some kind of whiplash/injury and claiming compensation? (UK only please)

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4 Responses to “What happens if a driver hits a pedestrian whilst on a mobile phone?”

MobileApples.com Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 8:01 am
It is against law to do it. he will be fined or jailed..
school boy Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 8:01 am
will be in jail
la428282 Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Being on a mobile phone doesnt make you at fault for an accident. If someone threw themselves in front of your car.. obviously they would be at fault therefore they would get nothing. Just like if someone rearended someone on a cell phone the person who rearended them would still be at fault. Being on the phone has nothing to do with liability.
dirtytricksracing@sbcglobal.net Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Your not suppose to talk on the phone while driving it is dangerous