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PATNA: The state transport department on Tuesday launched a drive to penalise those found guilty of using cellphones while driving vehicles. “A fine of Rs 100 will be slapped on those caught using cellphones while driving. One out of four road accidents is caused due to distractions by cellphones in the country,” he said.“The state has over 50 lakh registered vehicles. “The distraction makes the person unable to timely react to a situation where an object appears suddenly in front of them while driving. The repeat offenders will have to pay Rs 300,” transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said.To begin with, 5,000 vehicles were covered across the state on Tuesday and 2,800 people fined.“Surprise inspections were carried out at Dak Bungalow crossing, Kargil Chowk and Bypass road in the state capital..