Mobile Phone use in a car
Discussion
Jamalsmith said:
Morning,
I cant post in SPL yet......
Can you use a mobile when the engine is off ?
The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
Thanks
https://is.gd/mvyek1I cant post in SPL yet......
Can you use a mobile when the engine is off ?
The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
Thanks
Hope this helps.
If you work for Addison Lee, you can do what you like with your phone while driving.
If you are parked up, not in the flow of traffic and your engine is off then yes you can use your phone.
If you are clearly not parked up, i.e in traffic then regardless of engine status you can get points and a fine.
If you are parked up, not in the flow of traffic and your engine is off then yes you can use your phone.
If you are clearly not parked up, i.e in traffic then regardless of engine status you can get points and a fine.
Jamalsmith said:
Morning,
Can you use a mobile when the engine is off ?
The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
Thanks
Two thoughts Can you use a mobile when the engine is off ?
The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
Thanks
- parked (not in carriageway / queue etc) properly, handbrake on, engine switched off on key etc = that is fine.
- in any vaguely modern car, how hard is it to use the handsfree if you need to make a call?
If you are worried, you can step out of the car.
monthou said:
How hard is it to put your phone in a cradle?
Have you ever tried to type or use your phone in those? Much easier to simply hold your phone.The law is confusing, what does "parked" define?
In a marked space ?
So what if you are in a lay-by which isn't "marked"
To me if your engine is off and you're sat in bumper to bumper traffic on the M6 because a Lorry has decided to crash into the central reservation you should be free to use your Mobile Phone.
I wouldn't think the 15 seconds stationary at a red light would constitute as parked, however, so probably less of a good idea.
I think some common sense needs to apply, my own personal view is that using a Mobile is no worse than some of these horrific touch screens that some cars have. I looked at Mk8 Golf and thought it was dangerous how complicated and fiddly the infotainment system was.
In any event I would argue if your engine is off and you're stopped for more than a minute or two then there's no harm done.
I'm lucky my phone is about 5 years old and I rarely use it!
Jamalsmith said:
Can you use a mobile when the engine is off ?
The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
The specific law prohibits the use of a hand-held phone (or specified device) whilst 'driving' for calls or other interactive communication functions. Note that you don't necessarily need to be moving, or even have the engine running to be regarded as 'driving'.The law relates to proper control of the car, if the engine is off and handbrake applied would that count, or is there still an angle where you could fall foul ?
Not being in proper control is an entirely separate offence.
Edited by SS2. on Monday 21st June 13:04
CarCrazyDad said:
monthou said:
How hard is it to put your phone in a cradle?
Have you ever tried to type or use your phone in those? Much easier to simply hold your phone.It's not ideal but neither is it illegal (with the usual due care caveat).
If you can't use a phone in a cradle when sat in a queue / engine off / handbrake on (as per the OP) then I'm surprised tbh.
Is it easier to hold a phone? Yes. Is it legal? No.
monthou said:
CarCrazyDad said:
monthou said:
How hard is it to put your phone in a cradle?
Have you ever tried to type or use your phone in those? Much easier to simply hold your phone.It's not ideal but neither is it illegal (with the usual due care caveat).
If you can't use a phone in a cradle when sat in a queue / engine off / handbrake on (as per the OP) then I'm surprised tbh.
Is it easier to hold a phone? Yes. Is it legal? No.
Goes to my point about applying some common sense.
As far as I'm aware it is legal to use a mobile phone in a hand-held cradle or holder while driving.
Either way I don't think you should be using a mobile phone when moving at all in a car.
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