What is the law concerning mobile phones whilst driving?
It is illegal to drive a vehicle or ride a motorbike and use a hand held mobile phone or similar device. It is also illegal to supervise a learner and use a hand-held phone. You also risk prosecution for poor driving whilst using hands-free. The fixed roadside penalty is 3 points on your licence and a fine of 60. If you do not accept this and the case goes to court, in addition to points, you could face discretionary disqualification on top a maximum fine of 1,000 (or 2,500 in the case of drivers of buses/coaches and goods vehicles).
