The UK Government has launched a consultation exercise over new proposals to reduce the number of whiplash claims in England and Wales. It says that such a move will allow insurance companies to reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums.

The risks to road users caused by distracted driving have been tragically highlighted in a recent case reported in the media. In this case, a lorry driver has received a prison sentence for killing a woman and three children when he crashed into their car because he was looking at his mobile phone.