Mobile Phone Law Update

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Driving whilst using mobile phone handsets will now result in increased fines and 3 points added to licence  - 1st March 2007

In reacting to a general apathy from the public and a lack of control by police, legislators have taken action to curb the use of handheld mobile phones whilst driving a vehicle.

Since the original law was introduced a few years ago, the public have been reluctant to accept the rule. Research into car accident claims has shown that drivers reactions were slower when distracted by using a mobile phone.

The original law change was introduced in 2003 As a result, the current fine of £30 will now be increased to £60 with three penalty points being added to the offenders licence. The additional penalties will affect younger drivers in particular.

They will suffer from increased insurance costs more so than other user groups and if they reach 6 points within their first 2 years on the road their licence can be revoked.

They must then re-sit the driving test. The fines scale increases for drivers of buses, coaches or HGVs. More on this