THE LEGAL FACTS

ILLEGAL

* A handheld mobile phone used in a motor vehicle whilst the engine is running is - ILLEGAL.

* A handheld mobile phone used in a motor vehicle whilst parked on the kerbside with the engine running is - ILLEGAL.

* A handheld mobile phone used in a motor vehicle whilst stopped at traffic lights is - ILLEGAL

* A handheld mobile phone used in a motor vehicle whilst in a traffic jam with engine running or not, is ILLEGAL

A Police Officer will, as always, use his discretion in such circumstances.

LEGAL

* A handheld mobile phone used in a motor vehicle parked on the kerbside with the engine switched OFF is - LEGAL.

* Handsfree mobile phones used in motor vehicles are LEGAL provided the handset is situated in a fixed 'cradle' - however if a Police Officer deems that a vehicle is being driven erractically or without due care as a result of using a hands free mobile phone a prosecution may ensue.

THE USE OF TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES SUCH AS CB SYSTEMS COMES UNDER THE SAME LEGISLATION