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