Mobile Phone & Driving FAQs
Useful information and questions answered on using a mobile phone whilst driving or in your car.
- What can happen if I break the law and use my mobile phone whilst driving?
- Can I use a Bluetooth enabled phone whilst I am driving?
- Although I don't intend to use my phone whilst driving, I do want to keep it in the car. Do I have to keep it switched off?
- 've parked to make a call. Do I have to switch my engine off?
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What can happen if I break the law and use my mobile phone whilst driving?
At present, you can be fined a maximum of £1,000 if the matter is taken to court. Recent legislation has made the offence endorsable, which means that you will also receive 3 points on your licence.
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Can I use a Bluetooth enabled phone whilst I am driving?
This all depends on whether you need to hold the phone or not. If you use a headset which incorporates buttons to enable you to use the phone hands-free, then you would not be breaching the law if you made or received a call.
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Although I don't intend to use my phone whilst driving, I do want to keep it in the car. Do I have to keep it switched off?
No. You can keep your phone on whilst you are driving; however, it is a good idea to keep it in the glove compartment so that you're not tempted to answer it if it rings.
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've parked to make a call. Do I have to switch my engine off?
Yes. Whilst your engine is on, you are still technically driving the vehicle. Find a safe (and legal) place to park, turn the engine off and apply the handbrake before making your call.
