What qualifies as texting and driving? JMPD weighs in…

947’s Anele and The Club speaks with JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla.

Listen below:

What constitutes as texting and driving? 

The minute the phone pings, people can’t help but check their devices.

Can you check your phone at a red light? Perhaps at a stop street?

“So many accidents could be avoided… I get when you think it’s OK, because you’re not driving at the moment, but you’re still in control of a car.” 

– Anele Mdoda

All of the above is a no-go, says Fihla.

“Even if your car is stationary at a traffic light - in South Africa, it is still a violation of the law to use a hand-held phone.” 

– Xolani Fihla, Spokesperson – JMPD

“The definition of driving includes when a vehicle’s engine is running, even if the car is not physically moving… you can face a fine if caught.” 

– Xolani Fihla, Spokesperson – JMPD

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