New Driving Law

As of Spring 2021
It is now illegal to hold or use a mobile device whilst driving.
This includes using a phone for photos, music, traffic apps etc...
For any use, you must have hands-free access!

The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control 

because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.

The law still applies to you if you are
stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic

You can only use a hand-held phone if either of these apply:
a/ you’re safely parked or
b/ you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop.

You can get 6 penalty points and an on-the-spot £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving.

If caught a second time you can also be taken to court where you can

be banned from driving and get a maximum fine of £1,000