Gary Neville Criticised by RAC

Road safety campaigners have criticised Gary Neville after a newspaper printed a photograph of him apparently holding his mobile phone while driving.

The Mirror claims the pictures were taken on the M60 in Greater Manchester, shortly after the punishment for using a mobile behind the wheel was doubled to a £200 fine and six penalty points.

According to The Mirror, Mr Neville was photographed on the M60 in Worsley, by a passenger in another car.

Pete Williams, of the RAC said it was "disappointing… own goal." He added:

"It is made all the more disappointing as he is someone who is seen both as a role model and a national hero.

"[Society] needs to talk about how dangerous it is using a handheld mobile phone at the wheel.

"We've seen far too many tragic examples of what can happen and how lives can be devastated. Really what we are asking all drivers to do is to actually make a promise to stop using their handheld mobile phones today."

The Highway Code also says motorists should avoid any other distractions while driving, such as eating or drinking at the wheel.

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