Business Comms

Q1.	What does the regulation say about hand-held phones?
Q2.	Is hands-free phone equipment allowed?
Q3.	What about texting/internet access/video phones?
Q4.	Are drivers still able to use navigation equipment, personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other computer equipment that sends or receives data (which would include GPS transmissions)?
Q5.	Why are you not banning the use of hands-free mobile phones while driving?
Q6.	Will mobile phones have to be switched off in vehicles?
Q7.	What if the phone rings when I'm driving?
Q8.	Who do the new regulations apply to?
Q9.	Do the new mobile phone regulations apply to cyclists?
Q10.	Can I use a hand-held mobile phone when stopped in a traffic jam?
Q11.	Are there any exemptions? Yes. There is an exemption for calls to 999 (or 112) in genuine emergencies where it is unsafe or impractical to stop. There is also an exemption for the use of 2-way radios (see Q14 below).
Q12.	Am I allowed to cradle a phone between my ear and shoulder?
Q13.	Are employers guilty of an offence if their employees use a hand-held phone while driving?
Q14.	Are 2-way radios included in the new offence?
Q15.	If you prohibit using mobile phones, then surely you'll have to stop people talking or tuning the radio? What powers do the police have?
Q16.	Is the offence endorsable?
Q17.	Where can I go for more information?