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NZ Prime Minister Considers Higher Fines for Phone Use While Driving

NZ Prime Minister Considers Higher Fines for Phone Use While Driving

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is open to increasing fines for drivers caught using their phones, in response to a significant rise in offenses. Re

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is open to increasing fines for drivers caught using their phones, in response to a significant rise in offenses. Recent data shows a 25% increase in such incidents, with 42,210 cases reported in the first nine months of 2023. The current fine is $150, but with the ongoing issue and severe consequences of distracted driving, there is a push for harsher penalties to deter this behavior.

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