Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving
It바카라 사이트™s illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle.
This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline.
For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web.
The law still applies to you if ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð:
- stopped at traffic lights
- queuing in traffic
- supervising a learner driver
- driving a car that turns off the engine when you stop moving
- holding and using a device that바카라 사이트™s offline or in flight mode
Exceptions
You can use a device held in your hand if:
- you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it바카라 사이트™s unsafe or impractical to stop
- ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð safely parked
- ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð making a contactless payment in a vehicle that is not moving, for example at a drive-through restaurant
- ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð using the device to park your vehicle remotely
Using devices hands-free
You can use devices with hands-free access, as long as you do not hold them at any time during usage. Hands-free access means using, for example:
- a Bluetooth headset
- voice command
- a dashboard holder or mat
- a windscreen mount
- a built-in sat nav
The device must not block your view of the road and traffic ahead.
Staying in full control of your vehicle
You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð not in control because ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð distracted and you can be prosecuted.
Penalties
You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send and receive data while driving or riding a motorcycle.
You바카라 사이트™ll also lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last 2 years.
You can get 3 penalty points if you do not have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.
You can also be taken to court where you can:
- be banned from driving or riding
- get a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 if ²â´Ç³Ü바카라 사이트™r±ð driving a lorry or bus)