Using your mobile in your car....

[Dpnova]

I have been told a few different things by people, i know this law comes in in december but i wondered if you can still use hands free kits,

cheers,

[Mikelancs]

The new law comes into force on the 1st Dec 2003.

It states that you can be prosecuted for not being in proper control of your car when using a mobile phone, even if stationary at traffic lights or in traffic jams.

Hands free carkits are permitted and can be used at all times when driving this is NOT breaking the law according to the government.

[wisewood]

As i understood it hands free kits were made illegal too under the new regulations.

[jkhilton]

that's a relief, especially as my handsfree kit has finally arrived for my phone! lmao, I got one when I got the phone in December last year, but it was broken, so the shop said they would replace it. I never use them anyway, so kind of forgot about it. It arrived a couple of days ago with an appology letter.

:roll: :lol:

[Dpnova]

Im so confused, u can use the handsfree car kits but you cant use the ear piece? :?

[Alex]

my mate who is a copper has just bought a complete hands free kit which goes through his stereo speakers. He tells me that this will still be legal. not sure about the simple plug and play ones though. Should be ok i would have thought

[Paul]

The law at the moment doesnt say anywhere that the use of a mobile phone is illegal. Unless u are deemed to be not in control of ur vehicle.

When the new law comes into play on the 1st dec hands free kits will be legal pending on the officers discretion whther u are in control of ur vehicle or not.

However the use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited.

[Chris LR]

I strap mine to the steering wheel (5210) and if I get a call I turn the earpiece volume up and shout back.

Simple

[Alex]

cheap hands free kit
http://64.246.6.54/~admin1/funnypics/hands-free-cell-phone.jpg

cost only a couple of pence

[peester]

here at halfords we're trying to cash in on the problem - 100 quid the hands free kits are! pro fitted of course- but not everyone's as good as me. had to practise on my nov - wish all cars are going to be as easy. it sucks. kit looks ugly, adds weight and 100 quid buys a lot of other things. some people will just have to have it thou. wheres it all goin'? fines for playing music whilst driving soon.

[?Marty?]

Hands free kits will not be illegal, unless talking to passengers becomes illegal.

ALEX - that pic's funny as fuck!!!

[finlay]

lol at the pic :lol: