Police catch 148 drivers using phones in five days

“All of these drivers chose to put lives at risk,” he added.

Police say 10 people were arrested during the operation for various offences.

The action was part of Operation Tramline, a national road safety project using unmarked heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and police cars to identify driving offences.

Among those stopped for using their phones, 122 drivers were given six points on their licences and fined GBP200.

Others were given summons or fixed penalty notices.