General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders•Rule 149
No Hand-Held Phone While Driving
This rule is a legal requirement
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, capable of interactive communication (such as a tablet) for any purpose when driving or when supervising a learner driver. This ban covers all use of a hand-held interactive communication device and it applies even when the interactive communication capability is turned off or unavailable. You MUST NOT pick up the phone or similar device while driving to dial a number and then put it in the cradle for the duration of the conversation. You MUST NOT pick up and use your hand-held phone or similar device while stationary in traffic.
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You must always stay in full control of your vehicle and must not use a hand-held mobile phone or similar device for any reason while driving or supervising a learner, even if you’re stopped in traffic. You must not pick it up to dial, text, check maps or notifications, even if you then put it back in a cradle. For example, if you’re waiting at red traffic lights and your phone rings, you must leave it where it is and only deal with it once you’ve safely parked and switched off the engine.
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