{"id":25540,"date":"2020-02-25T09:25:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T08:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/?p=25540"},"modified":"2021-03-24T15:48:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:48:20","slug":"fined-for-mobile-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/fined-for-mobile-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Now Be Fined For Using A Mobile Phone In The Passenger Seat!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every single person who is taking driving lessons understands that it\u2019s a huge no-no to use a mobile phone while they are in charge of a vehicle. When you take your driving test<\/a>, you\u2019ll be possibly quizzed in the rules of the road, and you\u2019ll definitely come against this question in your theory test when your knowledge of road laws is challenged. The law is, in fact, changing. It is now the case that even driving instructors in the passenger seat of the vehicle could now be fined when using their mobile phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Severe Consequences<\/span><\/h2>\n

For normal situations when driving<\/a>, passengers are not at risk of receiving a fine if they are in the passenger seat on mobile phones. This law applies when a learner is in charge of the vehicle, mainly where driving instructors are concerned. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being caught on the phone while you are in control of a car for a driver<\/a> can be a minimum fine of \u00a3200. <\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019ll also give you 6 points on your licence – not what you want after taking your driving test! <\/span><\/p>\n

The same consequences apply to passengers in strict situations. If you are a passenger with a learner driver in charge of the car, it\u2019s illegal for you to continue to use your mobile phone. <\/span><\/p>\n

The learner behind the wheel is not yet fully responsible for the vehicle, and as they haven’t gained their full licence yet, it\u2019s the qualified driver who took them out that takes this responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

During driving lessons, the learner driver works with fully qualified driving<\/a> instructors to ensure that they are safe on the road and keeping others safe at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n

The rules that the learner driver is working with as they practice for their driving test are the same rules that apply to the driving instructor – even if they\u2019re not behind the wheel. <\/span><\/p>\n

If your vehicle is pulled over, or you are snapped with your driving instructor using their phone while you are in the middle of driving lessons, they\u2019ll face fines and points. They could also lose their instructors licence, which is their career!<\/span><\/p>\n