In October 2024 Transport for London (TfL) introduced stricter safety requirements for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) operating in the capital as part of the city’s Vision Zero strategy to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s...
The use of a hand held mobile phone whilst driving is illegal and is punishable with 6 penalty points and a fine, however in more serious cases where the use of a mobile phone has resulted in a clear danger a charge of dangerous driving may be brought and that could result in a custodial sentence. For free initial guidance on your options from expert solicitors 24/7 call 0161 696 6250 .
The use of mobile phones in vehicles has long been under the spotlight. It has been illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving since 2003. We have seen penalties gradually increase since the introduction of the offence in 2003 when penalties were restricted to fine only. A revision of those penalties led to an increase in 2007 to motorists receiving 3 penalty points on their licence alongside a fine. In 2017, the government introduced an increased penalty of 6 penalty points and a fine and in 2022 the ingredients of the offence were adapted to ensure that holding a phone in your hand whilst driving for any reason, not just when using any of its typical interactive functions, will likely lead to an offence being committed.
An allegation of mobile phone use whilst driving use needn’t lead to a conviction, if you would like to discuss your case with one of our specialist motoring solicitors or lawyers contact us for advice.
