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Mobile Phone Driving Offences

If you’ve been accused of using a phone while driving, our expert solicitors at Stephen Rimmer can provide outstanding legal support.

We appreciate that those accused of mobile phone offences are likely to have many concerns about the repercussions, including receiving penalty fines or points on their licence. In more serious incidents, and depending on the circumstances of the case, mobile phone driving offences can lead to driving disqualifications.

At Stephen Rimmer, we have worked with clients facing a broad range of driving offences, including those involving mobile phones. We have a great track record of success and always base our legal assistance on a detailed appreciation of your situation.

You can trust our solicitors to handle your case with professionality and sensitivity, using our high-level legal skills and ample experience to build a strong defence, and secure the most favourable outcome we can.

 

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How we can help with mobile phone offences

At Stephen Rimmer, we can provide a range of assistance with mobile phone offences, including:

  • Legal advice on your charges, tailored to your specific situation, ensuring that you understand your position
  • Assessing your case, including the strength of the claim against you, reviewing the evidence, police actions and any witness statements
  • Building a legal defence, based on the situation and circumstances, and particularly any mitigating factors there may be
  • Negotiating with the prosecution in attempt to secure the most favourable outcome possible, including, reduced penalties and charges
  • Court representation for those accused of using a mobile phone while driving, presenting your defence before a judge
  • Supporting you with an appeal where appropriate and if you are convicted of a mobile phone offence

Speak to our mobile phone driving offences solicitors in Eastbourne and Hastings

From our offices in Eastbourne and Hastings, our team advises clients all across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To find out how we can help with mobile phone offences, please contact our expert team now:

Frequently asked questions about mobile phone offences

What is the law on using a mobile phone in a car?

In 2022, the law on using a phone while driving changed, the intention was to apply stricter legal rules regarding the use of mobile phones in cars.

Currently, It is illegal to hold a mobile phone and use it while driving a car, this means that your mobile phone should not be in your hand whilst driving, regardless of whether you are online or offline. For instance, you must not take videos or photos, send text messages, or browse the internet. The rules are the same for other devices that can receive and send data, as well as tablets and Sat Navs.

The law is exactly the same even in the following situations:

  • You have stopped at the traffic lights or in a traffic queue
  • Your car engine switches off when you are stationary
  • You are holding and using a mobile device in flight mode, or a device that’s offline

Can I touch my phone screen while driving?

No, you cannot. Touching the screen of your phone while driving, is interpreted as using a mobile phone while driving, which is against the law.

If you would like to use your phone as a Sat Nav, you are required to set the route before beginning your journey. If you need to use your phone at any point to adjust the directions, you’ll need to park in a safe place first.

What is the fine if you are caught driving whilst using your mobile?

The penalty for using a mobile phone while driving is a fine of £200, as well as six points on your licence.

Depending on the circumstances, those guilty of using a phone while driving can also be taken to Court where they could potentially receive a maximum fine of £1,000 and/ or a driving ban.

Driving offences and the severity of the penalty or charge that you receive depends on the case, for example, the penalty served is likely to be more severe where the incident is a repeat offence or has resulted in a serious accident.

How do police prove you were on your phone?

There are various ways that the police might prove that you were driving whilst using a mobile phone. For instance, if a police officer simply observes a person using their phone whilst driving, they can provide this evidence to the court.

Other types of evidence that might be used in mobile phone offences include footage from dash cams or body worn cameras, call logs or phone records, or potentially evidence from witnesses, including pedestrians or other drivers.

How many points do you get for being on the phone?

If you are caught using a mobile phone while driving, you will get six penalty points on your licence. Where you are in this situation, it is recommended that you work with an expert solicitor who can support your defence.

What should I do if caught driving on the phone?

If you are caught using a phone whilst driving, it is advisable that you receive the assistance of an expert solicitor.

In some cases, an individual eventually receives a large fine for driving on the phone, or even a driving disqualification. When you work with a specialist solicitor, they can assist you to build a strong case, avoiding these consequences, and securing a more lenient charge.

To discuss your case today, please get in touch with our experts at Stephen Rimmer.

Our driving offences solicitors’ fees

Our experts at Stephen Rimmer offer outstanding quality legal advice and an excellent client service at a competitive rate.

We offer fixed fees for some work so that you can be sure of the costs involved from the start. Where fixed fees are not available, we will give you a clear estimate of the costs at the outset and the hourly rate of the individuals who will be working on your case.

Find out more about our hourly rates and the way we charge for our work.

Why work with Stephen Rimmer?

At Stephen Rimmer we have an extensive range of experience working with clients who’ve been accused of driving offences, including driving whilst using a mobile phone.

With an in-depth understanding of mobile phone driving law, including the potential defences, we will take every detail into consideration, to build you the strongest case possible. We can assure you that you will be provided with a clear break-down of your position, options, and the legal processes ahead, ensuring that you feel ready to proceed.

You’ll find that our lawyers are approachable, knowledgeable and dedicated. We put our clients first and support them at every turn.

If you’ve been accused of using a mobile phone while driving, and would like to learn how we can help, please get in touch using the details below.

Speak to our mobile phone driving offences solicitors in Eastbourne and Hastings

From our offices in Eastbourne and Hastings, our team advises clients all across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To find out how we can help with mobile phone offences, please contact our expert team now:

How can we help you?

Call us today on 01323 644222 to get the specialist help you need.