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NZ Herald
7 Nov, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read
A $150 fine for using a cellphone while driving is hardly a deterrent, says a reader who wants to see tougher penalties.
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Drivers using phones deserve tougher fines
How many more deaths and serious injuries must occur before New Zealand gets serious about mobile phone use behind the wheel?
Our current penalty of just $150 is an insult to the seriousness of the offence. Compare this with Queensland, where the fine is
Source: New Zealand Herald · NZ Herald
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