The definition of a hand-held mobile phone
The Regulation includes any "device, other than a two-way radio, which performs an interactive communication function by transmitting and receiving data".
It states that a "mobile telephone or other device is to be treated as hand-held if it is, or must be, held at some point during the course of making or receiving a call or performing any other interactive communication function". "Interactive communication function" includes:
sending or receiving oral or written messages sending or receiving facsimile documents sending or receiving still or moving images; and providing access to the internet
There are two exemptions
2-way "press to talk" radios, such as used by the emergency services and taxi drivers. Using a hand-held phone for a genuine emergency call to 999 or 101 if it would be unsafe for the driver to stop
Mobile Phones the Law continued:
The definition of driving
Under existing law a person may be regarded as "driving" a vehicle while the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary. The offence applies to all motor vehicles, including motorcycles, but not apply to pedal cycles.
When can you use a phone in your vehicle?
If you’re the driver, you can only use your phone in a vehicle if you
Need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop Are safely parked
Using hands-free devices when driving
You can use hands-free phones, sat navs and 2-way radios when you’re driving or riding. But if the police think you’re distracted and not in control of your vehicle you could still get stopped and penalised.
Smoking Ban – Company vehicles
The Smoking Ban in company vehicles came in to force:
England on 1 st July 2007 Scotland on 26th March 2006 Northern Ireland on 30 th April 2007 Wales on 2 nd April 2007
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