Police were shocked and disappointed by the number of motorists using cell phones while driving during a road safety operation in Wellington yesterday, Wednesday 3 June.
In total 78 drivers were issued infringement notices during the two hour operation at the intersection of Taranaki Street and Buckle Street between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
Seventy five motorists received infringements for using cell phones while behind the wheel.
“It is quite unbelievable and I am shocked by this,” says Sergeant Laurence Vautier, Wellington Road Police supervisor.
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