Penalties from 27th February 2007 for using cell phone while driving

The current £30 fine will increase to £60 and, in addition, drivers caught using their hand-held mobile phone will also receive 3 penalty points on their licence under Section 26 of the Road Safety Act 2006. If the case goes to court, drivers risk a maximum fine of £1,000, which rises to £2,500 for the driver of a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle.