Mobile Phone

From 1st December 2003 it has been a specific offence to use a hand held mobile phone or similar device when driving.

Similar devices include any device that performs an interactive communication function by sending and receiving data. As such, navigation equipment, computer equipment and blackberry's may fall foul of this legislation.

As from 1st March 2017 you will receive a £200.00 fine and six penalty points if caught using a mobile phone whilst driving. The changes also mean offending drivers will no longer be offered the opportunity to complete the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme as an alternative to receiving points on their licence. This figure inflates to £2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches.

For the most serious cases, motorists who use mobile phones at the wheel could face a charge of dangerous driving and up to two years in jail. However, it still falls to the police and or the prosecution to prove the offence.

Motorists can use their mobile phones and similar devices whilst driving provided they use a hands free kit that enables them to be used without being held. Alternatively, motorists can use their mobile phone in their car provided they are safely parked up.

Our Traffic Offence Team has over 38 years of experience dealing with all types of motoring offences.

To find out more call our Traffic Offence Team on 01754 897150 or submit your enquiry online.