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Driving
Law for Mobile Phones |
 On
27 February 2007 the new Road Safety Act 2006 comes into force
in the UK.
If you are using a hands free car kit and driving safely you
will be protected from this new law.
You must not:
• Drive holding a mobile
phone
• Supervise a driver while
holding a mobile phone
• Cause or permit a driver
to drive while holding a mobile phone
If you breach the law the new
penalties are:
• 3 penalty points
• Fixed penalty notice fine
increased to £60
• Cases dealt with by the
court can incur a fine of up to £1,000
• (or £2,500
for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches) |
How
does the law apply?
While driving, you will be breaking
the law if you pick up or use any type of phone that is, or
must be, held to operate it. For example, this means you may
not use your mobile phone:
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when you are stopped at traffic lights;
•
when you are queuing in traffic;
•
to make or receive calls, text messages
or to access the Internet. |
Using
Hands Free Car Kits
It is always an offence to not be in control of your vehicle,
but if you do need to use your mobile phone whilst in the
car, a professionally fitted hands free car kit is the best
way to stay safe and avoid any fines or points on your licence.
You don't have to be caught many times to be disqualified.
If you get just six points in the first two years after passing
your test, you will lose your licence under the New Drivers
Act.
If
you are an employer, you can be prosecuted if you require
employees to make or receive calls using a hand-held mobile
phone while driving.
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