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It's now illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone when you're driving, even when you're stopped at traffic lights or in a queue of traffic. You may be fined £30. This can be increased to a maximum of £1000 (£2,500 for drivers of lorries, buses and coaches) if the matter goes to court.
This includes making or receiving calls, pictures, text messaging or accessing the Internet. You must pull over to a safe location. Risk using a hand-held mobile phone when driving, and you risk a fine. You can also be prosecuted for using a hands-free mobile phone if you fail to have proper control of your vehicle. Drive carelessly or dangerously when using any phone and the penalties can include disqualification, a large fine, and up to two years' imprisonment.
If you are an employer, you may also be prosecuted if you require your employees to use a hand-held mobile phone when driving. It is an offence to cause or permit the use of a hand-held mobile phone when driving. It is also an offence to cause or permit a driver not to have proper control of a vehicle. The only exception to the rule is when you need to call 999.
Visit the Department for Transport's Frequently Asked Questions section for further detailed information on the new mobile phone legislation.
