Green Party in Sweden proposes ban on mobile phone use while driving

The Green Party in Sweden has proposed a motion to ban the use of mobile phones while driving. MP Stina Bergström of the Green Party says two-thirds of Swedes are in favour of some form of ban. She has highlighted the fact that Sweden is the only EU country that does not have limitations on mobile phone use while driving.
February 4, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Green Party in Sweden has proposed a motion to ban the use of mobile phones while driving.

MP Stina Bergström of the Green Party says two-thirds of Swedes are in favour of some form of ban. She has highlighted the fact that Sweden is the only EU country that does not have limitations on mobile phone use while driving.

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