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Driving and using a mobile phone or handheld device


It’s illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle on the roads in the UK. πŸš—πŸš«πŸ“±

 

Using a mobile phone or handheld device is a specific offence but can also be considered to be dangerous or careless driving.

 

Even using a hands-free option can incur penalties if your driving is deemed to be dangerous.

 

Penalties include points on your licence and a fine. You could lose your licence if you've passed your test in the last two years.

 

And it’s still illegal to use your hand held mobile device if you're:

 

πŸ‘‰ stopped at traffic lights

πŸ‘‰ queuing in traffic

πŸ‘‰ supervising a learner driver

πŸ‘‰ driving a car that turns off the engine when you stop moving

πŸ‘‰ holding and using a device that's offline or in flight mode when driving your car

 

Read more: https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.south-wales.police.uk%2Fadvice%2Fadvice-and-information%2Frs%2Froad-safety%2Fdriving-mobile-device-use%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjon.elliott%40south-wales.police.uk%7Cc71e5c69f5dd493cd40508dd36455a8b%7C270c2f4dfd0c4f0892a9e5bdd8a87e09%7C0%7C0%7C638726393672627472%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oJXyMKWIVw72%2B7Tszs5kEOjfUCnttI6a%2BK%2FlFfOMsAg%3D&reserved=0

 


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