What Phone Use Is Allowed Driving Your Vehicle?

It is illegal to use/hold your phone or sat nav whilst you are driving any vehicles or riding a motorbike. To be able to use these devices you must be able to have hands-free access. There are multiples things you can use such as…

• Bluetooth headset
• Windscreen Mount
• Voice command
• Dashboard holder or mat
• Built-in Sat Nav

It is extremely important that they do not block the road or any traffic ahead. You must be able to have full control of your vehicle at all times, and the police are able to stop you if they feel like you are not. If they feel you are distracted you may be prosecuted for this. Many people are not aware that the law will still apply when…

• In a traffic
• Stopped at traffic lights
• Supervising a learner driver

Phone use is allowed when parked safely or in an emergency. This is where you can call either 999 / 112.

Possible Penalties

If found driving using a mobile phone or sat nav whilst driving you can get 6 penalty points. This will also include a £200 fine. However, if you have passed your driving test in the last 2 years this will mean you will completely lose your license. You can get 3 points if you do not have a full view of the road or are not in full control of the vehicle.   Additionally, drivers could be taken to court. This will mean they will…

• Become banned from driving or riding
• Get a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 if you are driving a lorry or bus)

It is important that any drivers do not use any mobile phones / sat navs whilst driving. This will ensure the roads are as safe as possible. Express Fit Autocentres recommend putting your mobile phone on silent and out of reach. It’s so that there are no distractions whilst you are driving.