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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

 


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Jon Elliott
(South Wales Police, PCSO, Aberkenfig NPT Team 1)

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