New Mobile Phone Penalties Affect SatNav Use Too
Date: Friday, March 03 @ 03:37:18 UTC
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Penalties for drivers caught using a mobile phone increased on March 1st with a fine of £200 and six penalty points.
But many are confused about when and where they can use their phone legally and few realise that these penalties also affect using your smartphone as a satnav too.
It is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone whilst you are driving. This also applies to internet connected devices such as tablets and media players. The 'whilst driving' part means anytime you are not parked so using whilst stuck in traffic, at a red light etc is also prohibited.
If you are using your phone in satnav mode then you should have it in a fixed holder and may not interact with it at all. So no tapping menus, switching modes etc. Dedicated satnav devices are not included in this legislation but if you're distracted whilst using one then existing careless or dangerous driving legislation can be used.
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