From what I understand, just having one in hand when driving or stationary behind the wheel with the engine running is an offence, and that people are hit with a fine and points for rubbing their head or nose with one. Sure, fatalities and life-changing injuries are regrettable, but I still believe the government are more interested in extracting money from people.
Here's a far greater killer of Britons perpetrated by their corporate chums. 'Cold homes caused 9,000 deaths last winter, study suggests' -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35862763