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Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving Offences Solicitors Manchester It is an offence (except in emergency) to hold and use while driving a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data. Use includes, for example, making or receiving calls, sending or reading texts, taking or accessing photos or videos, web browsing, accessing music, checking the time, checking notifications and even just illuminating the screen. The law still applies if you’re stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic, including motorway jams, or supervising a learner driver. In short, it is an offence to use a device in your hand for any reason, even if it is offline or in flight mode. If you are convicted of a mobile phone offence, you face six penalty points on your licence and a fine. This could result in a disqualification from driving if your points add up under the totting up regulations. If you are a new driver, (test passed within the last two years), and receive six points, your licence would be revoked and you would have to re-take your test. At Richard Silver, we have won acquittals for numerous drivers who have been wrongly accused of using a mobile phone whilst driving. Where necessary, we have obtained digital evidence from their phone provider in support of their case. We’ll be able to advise you as to the types of motoring charges and sentencing you may be facing, and our team of experts can help you with any appropriate defence.