Safer Neighbourhood Team
The new mobile phone law came into effect on 1st March, with 46 tickets being issued to Dorset drivers on the first day.
It’s illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device while driving or riding a motorcycle. The rules are the same if you’re stopped at lights or queuing in traffic. It’s also illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device when supervising a learner driver or rider.
You must stay in control of the vehicle at all times. The Police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted. This includes if you’re using devices like your sat nav or car radio.
Motorists caught using a mobile phone have, until recently, been given three penalty points and a minimum fine of £100. Under the new rules introduced on 1st March, drivers will receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine. Dorset drivers will also no longer be eligible for a driver awareness course.
Any drivers with less than two years’ experience caught using their phone at the wheel will have their licence revoked by the DVLA and will have to retake their test, facing inevitable increased insurance premiums. More experienced drivers also risk going to court if they offend twice, with a possible fine of up to £1,000 and at least a six-month driving ban.
Sergeant Joe Pardey, from the Alliance Roads Policing department, said: "
...Dorset Police carried out a week-long mobile phone enforcement campaign in January, issuing 91 fixed penalty notices to drivers for using a mobile phone at the wheel. ...We’re beginning to see an increase in the number of people using their phones while driving to check social media and streaming music, not just make calls and texts. Whatever the reason, it can wait until your journey is over. Nothing is more important than your safety and the safety of those around you.”
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; or if you are safely parked.
Penalties for using your phone while driving You could get six penalty points on your licence and a fine of £200. Your case could also go to court and you could be disqualified from driving or riding and get a maximum fine of £1,000. Drivers of buses or goods vehicles could get a maximum fine of £2,500.
Thank you for helping us keep Dorset Safe.
PCSO 5439 Kerrie Burns Poole West Neighbourhood Policing Team
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