It will become illegal for anyone to pick up and use their mobile phone while driving, under new legislation to be enacted next year.
The Department for Transport wants to update laws so that phone calls and texts are not the only things banned for drivers using their device.
Mobiles could still be used for payment when the vehicle is stationary, such as at a drive-through takeaway.
And drivers would still be able to use devices hands-free under the plans
Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones
The Department for Transport wants to update laws so that phone calls and texts are not the only things banned for drivers using their device.
Mobiles could still be used for payment when the vehicle is stationary, such as at a drive-through takeaway.
And drivers would still be able to use devices hands-free under the plans
Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones