Mobile Phone Use

On 1st March 2017 the penalty for Mobile Phone use  sharply increased from a fixed penalty of £100 and 3 points, to a fixed penalty of £200 and 6 points. If you are a driver less than two years since passing your test this means that the commission of just this one offence can result in the revocation of your driving licence.

In March 2022, the law changed again making it an offence to hold a mobile phone ( as opposed to previously "using it..." meaning an offence can be committed even if you are in stationary traffic scrolling for music. 

With over 30 years experience, Phil has represented literally hundreds of drivers accused of this offence. As a Motoring Lawyer based in Leeds, Phil has easy access to all court centres within Yorkshire and beyond.

Updated July 2023.