Drivers May Be Banned for Using Phone, Even if Engine Turned Off

Drivers may be banned for using phone, even if engine turned off

Motorists could be hit with a driving ban

Drivers to be penalised for breaking amended Highway Code rules under new proposals - 'People are dying'

Motorists could face tougher penalties for breaking major Highway Code rules while behind the wheel as new proposals look to tighten up the law. It comes after the Department for Infrastructure launched a consultation this week calling for stricter rules to be introduced in Northern Ireland for drivers who use mobile devices while behind the wheel.The planned legislation would make it an offence to use any handheld device while driving, such as …

What you need to know about the new law banning handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania

Starting next month, Pennsylvania drivers need to put down their cellphone and most electronic devices while driving or risk a $50 ticket. Pennsylvania law has barred drivers from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving since 2012, but other handheld cell phone uses were permitted; a new law that takes effect June 5 expands the ban to all handheld device use while driving. Here is what you need to know in anticipation of the impl…

Drivers face £200 fine and six penalty points for ignoring Highway Code rule

Experts are warning drivers to take extra care when passing other road users

Law Banning Cellphone Use While Driving To Go Into Effect

It will soon be illegal for drivers across Pennsylvania to use their phones while behind the wheel.  Senate Bill 37, also known as Paul Miller’s Law, completely bans the use of cell phones while behind the wheel and honors Paul Miller Junior, who was killed by a distracted 18-wheeler driver in 2010.  Starting on June 5th, those caught using cellphones behind the wheel will be issued a written warning.  Then starting in June of 2026, drivers will…