London - The British motorists are warned of the dangers of the use smartwatch device while driving.

Spokesman for the Department for Transport (DfT) said, will be subject to severe penalties for motorists who use smartwatch while driving because it can cause accidents.

"If you prove to send the message of the hour hand, the police have enough evidence to imprison you," said a spokesman for the DFT as reported by the BBC.

"We are considering a number of other penalties for preventive measures," he added.

Using a cell phone or other devices that can distract the driver is very dangerous and illegal, so the sound of the DFT rules.