Health and Safety Law 2024 (October 2024)

Drivers can get six penalty points and a £200 fine if they hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send and receive data while driving or riding a motorcycle. They can also be taken to court and banned from driving and/or be fined up to £1,000. The maximum fine is £2,500 for bus and lorry drivers. Drivers who passed their driving test in the last two years will lose their licence if they are caught illegally using a device while driving.

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