Motorists are being cautioned against using their phones at 3pm next weekend, as doing so could result in six penalty points and a £200 fine. The government is set to conduct a trial of its second emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7, which will emit a loud, siren-like sound from phones and tablets.

Drivers are advised against succumbing to distractions while undertaking the 10-second test. Graham Conway , representing the UK vehicle leasing firm Select Car Leasing , has issued a warning regarding the impending notification, no matter how tempting it may seem to deactivate it and attend to your phone while behind the wheel.

He said: "The government's emergency alert system is a vital tool in letting people know if there is a life-threatening danger nearby. It's important tha

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