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Can I use my mobile phone whilst driving?

The only permitted use of a mobile phone whilst driving is using a hands free kit. Even that will be unlawful if you allow a call/text etc. to distract you whilst driving.

Driving using a mobile phone without hands free is an offence with a fine between £60 and £1,000 (£2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles and buses) at court. The standard fixed penalty for driving whilst using a hand held mobile phone is a £60 penalty and 3 penalty points.

With or without hands free, if you are driving badly, you can also be prosecuted for careless driving or dangerous driving which carry much higher penalties. If you kill someone in an accident caused by phoning or texting etc. you can expect a lengthy sentence of imprisonment (e.g. up to seven years for phoning and worse if you are texting).

Other questions in this category:
 What about texting whilst driving?
What about using my phone when I am held up in traffic?
What counts as 'driving'?
Is it illegal to use a CB or two way radio whilst driving?
What if I need to use my mobile phone in an emergency whilst driving?
What kind of mobile phone hands free kit do I need?


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