Have you ever taken a quick glance at a passenger’s phone as they helplessly fiddled with Google Maps while you desperately tried to drive? Even if you take your eyes off the road for just a second, you could inadvertently put yourself at risk of paying a hefty fine, as police across the UK continue to crack down on what is considered ‘driving without due care and attention’ “.
It seems many passengers are unaware that by looking at their friend’s phone while being shown a photo of an ex in a compromising position, they are actually breaking the law – and many drivers unwittingly find themselves in a situation disbursement. a £100 fine for taking your eyes off the road – even if just for a few seconds.
If, however, the incident is deemed more serious, motorists could even end up with a £2,500 fine and even be banned from driving.
Introduced into law in December 2003, it is illegal for motorists to use a mobile phone while driving, with motorists caught using their phones facing a six-point penalty and a £200 fine.
Looking at your passengers’ phones while driving can have serious consequences, particularly for the driver themselves, as driving without due care and attention results in a penalty of either disqualification or between 3 and 9 points as well as the possibility of paying a fine of up to £2,500 depending on the nature of the incident.
While looking at your friends’ phones while they show you the latest Gemma Collins meme might seem a little ridiculous, it certainly won’t be a laughing matter when taking your eyes off the phone results in an accident. Motorists need to understand that it’s not just looking at your own phone that is illegal, but ANY distraction that could cause you to take your eyes off the road and could lead to you paying a fine and losing your license.
