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It’s illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle.

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You must stay in full control of your vehicle at all times. The police can stop you if they think you’re not in control because you’re distracted and you can be prosecuted.

You can use devices with hands-free access, as long as you do not hold them at any time during usage. Hands-free access means using, for example:

You can get 3 penalty points if you do not have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.

You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send and receive data while driving or riding a motorcycle.