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Stopped for using mobile phone while driving

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DrivingOffence · 27/12/2024 16:20

Regular mumsnetter name changed for this as I'm very ashamed of myself.

I was driving, queuing in traffic (so not moving), looked at my phone for no good reason, I know this is illegal and irresponsible. I didn't notice there was a police officer on the other side of the road and he obviously pulled me over, took my license details and logged the offence. He asked why I was using my phone and I had to say I had no good reason, I didn't.

Could anyone advise me please what is likely to happen? I have looked it up and it seems that the minimum penalty is 6 points and a £200 fine, so I assume I'll get that. Is there a risk of further prosecution/penalties?

Any advice most welcome and feel free to tell me what an irresponsible idiot I am, I know I am but deserve a kicking tbh.

OP posts:
Liddlediddle · 21/01/2025 16:19

I've had a cradle for my phone for years and I've set up my phone to work hands free for years, Comments saying the law hasn't kept up with technology are wrong. It's the drivers that haven't kept up with technology that are a bigger problem than the law.

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