SURREY’S road policing unit has posted a poll on Twitter asking followers if they still use their mobile phones while driving.

Although not an official poll, the responses showed 66 per cent or motorists “never did, never will” use their phones behind the wheel.

It was followed by 22 per cent saying “I used to but not now”, 11 per cent who agreed “sometimes – I know it’s bad” and one per cent who said “still use one – not worried”.

The poll came as another week-long national operation was launched at the end of January to put emphasis on stopping drivers using their phones.

A previous operation in July last year saw more than 2,500 offences detected and over 8,000 drivers stopped.

Following a penalty increase last March, @SurreyRoadCops concluded the poll “maybe, at least, it shows perhaps it’s becoming a socially unacceptable action?”.

The new legislation means those caught using their phones behind the wheel can receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine.

National Police Chiefs’ Council head of Roads Policing, Chief Constable Anthony Bangham, said: “Nearly a year on from legislation to toughen the sanctions for using a phone at the wheel, we are seeing some change in driver behaviour but there are still too many people underestimating the risk they take.

“If you glance at a phone for even 2.3 seconds while driving at 30mph you miss 100ft of road.

“That is the equivalent to the length of a Boeing 737. Drivers, put safety first and keep your eyes on the road.”

The police chief has also called for stricter speeding laws, advocating drivers should be punished for going even 1mph over the limit.

Motorists are currently given a 10 per cent leeway by officers and speed cameras – with an extra 2mph on top – to ensure prosecutions succeed.