Driving whilst using a hands-free device

It is not illegal to use hands-free phones, sat navs, and 2-way radios when driving or riding but if the police consider the driver/rider is distracted and not in control of their vehicle they can still be stopped and penalised.

If there is an accident or a crash, the use of any phone could be justification for charges of careless or dangerous driving.  The penalties on conviction for such offences include heavy fines, endorsement, disqualification and in serious cases, imprisonment.  The courts are taking a serious view of such cases.

Please note: that mobile phone records may be used to support the prosecution of a driver.