People who wear smartwatches while driving could risk £200 fine

LifestyleMotoringWearable technologyDrivers have been told that 'the rule is simple'14:39, 13 Jul 2026Millions of smartwatches are used daily in the UK as personal fitness and health trackers or as convenient alternatives to pulling your phone from your pocket. But there is a time and a place where using these handy gadgets could result in a fine.‌The RAC found that 40% of drivers own a smartwatch, rising to 73% among younger drivers, indicating that they are becoming more common on UK roads. However, the breakdown service claims that, if it's on your wrist, the law treats a smartwatch exactly the same as a sat-nav or a phone in a holder.‌In a video uploaded by the RAC, a team member said: "While glancing at your smartwatch isn't automatically illegal, looking at it, using voice commands o