Three points and fine for using hand-held mobile
The penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase. </p><p> It will now include three penalty points and a L60 fixed penalty fine. </p><p> The same fines also apply to drivers failing to have proper control of a vehicle. </p><p> The new penalties are part of the Road Safety Bill. This has just gained Royal Assent
The penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase.
It will now include three penalty points and a £60 fixed penalty fine.
The same fines also apply to drivers failing to have proper control of a vehicle.
The new penalties are part of the Road Safety Bill. This has just gained Royal Assent – and will pass into law in three months.
There will also be a new offence of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. It will carry a gaol term of up to five years. It will also carry a fine. This has been doubled from £2500 to £5000.
A further new offence of causing death by driving while unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured will also carry a custodial sentence.
Also included in the act are:
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