| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Cyclists on Pavements - The Police's Policy of doing nothing | |
| Posted by: | Philippa Bond | |
| Date/Time: | 22/02/26 14:43:00 |
| https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law It’s illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle. This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web. The law still applies to you if you’re: stopped at traffic lights queuing in traffic supervising a learner driver driving a car that turns off the engine when you stop moving holding and using a device that’s offline or in flight mode + more You can get a fine of £200 and 6 penalty points just for holding your mobile phone. You can be banned from driving. You can get a maximum fine £1,000 or £2,500 if a lorry or bus The same should happen to cyclists using their phones when cycling and not parked. |