Above: Police video of man caught texting on one phone while making a call on another on M6

Plans to give penalty points to all drivers caught using their mobile phones - even if it’s their first time - have been hailed by Telegraph readers.

The Department for Transport has announced that those spotted by police using their phone while behind the wheel will no longer be able to dodge penalty points by taking a course.

They also stated that the fine will be doubled from £100 to £200 and points will increase from three to six.

Prime Minister Theresa May has said that she wants to make using a mobile phone at the wheel as socially unacceptable as drink-driving.

And it seems that people across the city agree with her.

Here’s what you’ve been saying:

Dave Francis: “In possession of a deadly weapon without due care etc, hefty custodial sentence and lifetime driving ban should be the minimum.”

Karen Shorney; “Funnily enough passed a policeman in a police car on the new Jag road in Coundon other day with his mobile stuck to his ear!”

Sammy Dunne: “I see so many people on their phones and had so many near misses with them. Shouldn’t be on the road! It costs lives!”

Suzanne Lee: “I think an automatic ban for first offence of being caught on your phone. This is a serious issue that can result in death! With such lenient repercussions.”

Erica Gernon: “The key is making people understand the seriousness and tragedy of what can happen when they are distracted from being in full control of a ton of moving metal. Maybe a severe (graphic) and uncensored advertising campaign? To show people what the bodies of their victims look like? Or the stressed scenes of families visiting them in hospital or waiting for them to come out of another operation?”

Brady Hudson: “I believe that motorists using their phone should have the same penalty as drink driving. Ban and that being on licence for several years. There is no excuse at all for use of phone whilst driving.”

Garry Cook: “Where do you draw the line? Phones could be hands free stereos and sat navs are not! How many do you see playing with a sat nav or changing a CD? How many women do you see applying make up or men having a shave? I’ve seen a lorry driver steering with his knee whilst eating a pot noodle with a TV on his dashboard!”

Cheryl Millidge: “Should be banned for life.”

Paul Murphy: “Impound their vehicles and send them to the crusher.”

Jonathan Hextall: “Is this the reason why no one indicates anymore? Because they’re on their sodding phone? I see this every day from people, swerving, not taking notice, of course they should be punished.”