b'PARK YOUR PHONEFrom 25th March 2022, in the UK, it became illegal to hold a phone, sat nav, tablet or any device that can send or receive data whilst driving. This doesnt just apply to phone calls. If youre using a device for any reason whilst driving, you can get a maximum ne of 1,000 and up to 6 points on your licence. In some cases, you could also be taken to court or be banned from driving. If you have passed your driving test within the past 2 years of the oence, youll also lose your license. This Law Applies Even if You are;Stopped at trac lights Queuing in trac Driving a vehicle thatHolding or using aA Passenger.You could get turns o the engine whendevice that is innedasapassengerwhilst you stop ight mode using mobile phone, if you are instructing a learner driver.Mobile Phones are a Distraction;DistractionareamajorDistractionscaninclude40%ofdriversnameJust reading a text or email causeofcollisionswitheating,drinking,settinghand-held mobile phone usetakes a drivers eyes o the drivers 4 times more likelysatnav, radios etc - anythingasoneoftheirtop4roadroad for at least 5 seconds. to be in a crash if using athat takes your eyes o thesafety concerns. Travellingat50mphthats mobiledevice(evenhandsroadordistractsyourenoughtimetotravel112 free). concentration on driving. metres.Best Practice TipsIf using hands-free devices, Always ensure a clear viewUsingamobilephoneforDo not hold or interact with a make sure they are fully set of the windscreen and roadnavigation is legal, as long asmobile device while driving.up before starting to drive. ahead. it is kept in a cradle and not in the drivers hand.The Consequences;DistracteddriverswhocauseThegovernmentisconsideringDrivers can get 3 penalty deathorseriousinjurybyincreasingthepenaltyofpointsiftheydonot dangerousdrivingfaceacausingdeathwhilstdrivinghave a full view of the maximum penalty of 2 yearswhenusingahand-heldroadandtrac imprisonment,unlimiteddevice from14 yearstoaheadorproper neandobligatorylife imprisonment. controlofthe driving ban. vehicle.32 .The Networker Autumn 2023'