Japan in 1999 became the first large country to ban hand-held mobile-phone use while driving, and most rich countries and many poor ones have since followed.

日本在1999年成为首个严禁司机驾驶时使用手持移动设备的国家，自此大多数发达国家及相当数量的欠发达国家也紧随其后。

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The plan focuses on the big risks, including speeding, drinking and driving, inattention while using mobile devices, and failing to use seat-belts, helmets and child restraints.

此项计划侧重于重大风险，包括：超速；酒后驾驶；使用移动设备分散注意力；不系安全带、不戴头盔以及不使用儿童约束系统。

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In contrast, research has clearly shown an increased risk of road traffic injuries when drivers use mobile phones (either handheld or "hands-free") while driving.

相反，研究结果却清楚地表明，由于驾驶员驾车时使用移动电话(无论是手持还是“免提”)，发生道路交通伤害的危险会加大。

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After the sentencing, North Yorkshire Police urged people not to use mobile phones while driving, saying it leads to "horrific consequences".

BBC: A19 death crash texting driver jailed

It is illegal to use a mobile phone held in the hand while driving or while stopped with the engine on.

BBC: PCC calls for mobile phone law change

In a ruling that could literally alter the lifestyles of millions of Americans, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended states completely ban the use of all mobile phones and other portable electronic devices while driving except in emergency situations.

FORBES: NTSB To Drivers: 'Stop Texting And Get Off The Phone'