DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to get out the nail varnish tomorrow (Thursday).

It's when the fourth national My Red Thumb Day takes place, when people are encouraged to paint their thumb nails red as a reminder not to use your mobile phone when driving.

My Red Thumb is a multi-agency road safety campaign designed to raise the awareness of the risks of distractions at the wheel.

The painted thumb nail acts as a reminder every time they catch sight of their red thumb.

Laura Pratt, community safety education and road safety lead for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, said: “This year we will be trying to get as many people as possible to spread the message about the dangers of using a mobile phone whilst driving.

“We also have silicone thumb rings to promote the message and act as a visual reminder of not to use a mobile phone whilst driving and to challenge drivers who do.”

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Road Safety team recently visited the Exeter chiefs and spoke to their academy students who gave the thumbs up to My Red Thumb campaign.