Mobile Phone Safety

It is now three years since the introduction of legislation, in December 2003, governing the use of mobile phones and other electronic communication devices such as PDAs whilst driving. Many drivers however are still flouting the law, despite risking a £30 fixed penalty or up to £1,000 on conviction in court (£2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches).

For this reason, there have recently been a lot of developments in this area both in the UK and Ireland. Ireland has just announced new legislation on the use of mobile phones in cars and the UK is planning a change in the law in the New Year. The latest proposal is for a 3-point endorsement and £60 (upwards) fine if you are caught using a mobile phone in your car, though this is yet to be ratified by the House of Lords.

To help you to comply with the latest legislation we have launched a ‘Bluetooth‘ shop, which has a wide range of hands-free mobile phone headsets available to you. Dashboard mounts are available too so that your phone is held securely just as though it was in a car-kit cradle.