Kate Middleton, Prince William’s on-again off-again girlfriend, was recently photographed using a mobile phone while driving a car. Unfortunately, it has been illegal to use a mobile phone while driving since 2003. It’s been reported that not only is the public upset, but so too are Prince William and the rest of his family.

If Middleton had been stopped by the police, she would have received at least a £60 fine and would have had three points added to her driving license. Many people are aghast that a women as high-profile as she would dare to break the law when she is expected to set a good example. Many people consider her to be a potential future royal – the assumption has been made that she and Prince William will marry – and for her to break such a law has left the media and much of the public confused and upset.

In fact, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents spoke about the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, though the spokesman would not talk specifically about the Middleton situation.

The spokesman specifically referenced the use of mobile phone use while driving as “a serious issue and one of the big problems” because they have “become [a] part of everybody’s lives.”

The spokesman went on to say that the following regarding errors caused by drivers talking or using their mobile phone while driving: “You start to tailgate, vary your speed and wander about on the road. All these things make you more likely to crash.”

The spokesman also went on to say that those who use mobile phones while driving were “four times more likely to crash.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton have not spoken about the event, though the media has suspected the young lady has been talked to about her role model status. Though she was not born into royalty, it is widely known that if you date a royal, you are immediately thrust into the spotlight and expected to uphold not only a sense of dignity but also the law. Perhaps the 26-year-old will learn from her mistakes. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

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