PSP alerts: 2 seconds of distraction with a mobile phone while driving…
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PSP alerts: 2 seconds of distraction with a mobile phone while driving…

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 22:30

The PSP warned about the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, emphasizing that just 2 seconds of distraction can be enough to cause a serious accident on the roads. The alert comes in the context of a road safety awareness campaign.

The police warn that using a mobile phone while driving continues to be one of the most dangerous distractions on Portuguese roads. Even when the driver believes they can maintain control of the situation, reality shows otherwise.

The notifications that arrive on a mobile phone can and should wait. The PSP reinforces that the life of the driver and other road users is more important than any message or call that can be answered later.

The alert aims to raise awareness among drivers about the need to keep their focus on the road and avoid any type of distraction that could put their life and that of others at risk.

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