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DfT home  >  Policy, guidance and research  >  Road safety  >  Driver and rider safety

Mobile Phones

Since 27 February 2007, the fixed penalty for breaking the law by using a hand-held mobile phone while driving has included the award of three penalty points plus a fine of £60.

  • Tough new penalties for illegal mobile phone use from today - Press release

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