New legislation brought into effect in 2007 now means that use of a
mobile telephone whilst driving attracts 3 penalty points.
The offence can be committed in a number of ways to include use by the driver whilst driving, causing or permitting the use by the driver and supervising a provisional licence holder whilst using. We have considerable experience of this area of the law and interpretations of the new regulations.
- Penalty: If you accept a roadside fixed penalty notice, you will receive 3 points on your licence and a fine of £60. If a case goes to court, in addition to points, you could face discretionary disqualification on top a maximum fine of £1,000