THE MOBILE PHONE LAW & YOU
Tough new penalties for using hand held mobile phones are now in effect.
You must not:
· Drive while holding a mobile phone
· Supervise a driver while holding a mobile phone
· Cause or permit a driver to drive while holding a mobile phone
If you breach the law the new penalties are:
· 3 penalty points
· Fixed penalty notice fine increased to £60
· Cases dealt with by the court can incur a fine of up to £1,000
(or £2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches)
How does the law apply?
While driving, you will be breaking the law if you pick up or use any type of phone or similar device that is, or must be, held to operate it. For example, this means you may not use your mobile phone:
· when you are stopped at traffic lights;
· when you are queuing in traffic;
· to make or receive calls, text messages or to access the Internet.
If you are an employer, you too can be prosecuted if you require employees to make or receive calls using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
Using Hands Free Car Kits
It is illegal to drive a vehicle or ride a motorcycle and use a held mobile phone or similar device, but if you do need to use your mobile phone whilst in the car, a professionally fitted hands free car kit is the best way to stay safe and avoid any fines or points on your licence.
The Peugeot Hands Free kits come in two versions. Supertooth simply clips on the vehicle sunvisor. It incorporates the latest ‘bluetooth’ technology providing a wireless connetion to your mobile phone. It has a built in speaker with exceptional sound clarity and an ultra sensitive microphone.
The ‘Bluetooth’ Intergrated handsfree phone kit is designed to be used with ‘bluetooth’ compatable phones. Incorporating the latest technology, this hands free kit offers full voice control for pick-up, hang-up and dialling by name.
For more details on a kit specifically designed to fit your Peugeot vehicle and your phone, contact us now. And get legal.
If you are using a hand’s free car kit you will be protected from this new law providing you have proper control of the vehicle and are driving safely.
Remember if you are believed to be driving dangerously even when using a handsfree solution you can still be charged with driving without due care and attention.