The times drivers can use their phones behind the wheel

Drivers can be fined up to £2,500 and banned from drivingRory Poulter04:39, 27 Aug 2026The rules apply even when a vehicle is stationary in certain circumstances(Image: skaman306 via Getty Images)Motorists have been warned they could face a £2,500 fine and a driving ban for using a phone or other device behind the wheel - but there are some surprising exemptions.‌Drivers can legally use a handheld device in specific circumstances, including calling 999 or 112 in an emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. It can also be used for a contactless payment while the vehicle is stationary, and when using a device to park the vehicle remotely.‌But outside these exemptions, the rules are tough. Drivers caught holding and using a mobile phone, sat nav, tablet or another device capable of