Seems like the best advice is err on the side of caution, double points and £200 fine (or worse of course), just isn't worth the risk.

Edited by drivingdave on 15/03/2017 at 08:13

I wrote an article on the new XC90 and ended up focussing on the do all touch screen which was a massive distraction as it did everything and you had to go through menu trees to do certain things. Frankly dangerous IMO and I'm no technophobe. Do all touchscreen controls are dangerous as far as I'm concerned.

I agree completely, unfortunately a large number of car buyers (the ones who have to have the latest registration number plate or a personal one, big bling wheels etc, more money than sense) who can't resist this kind of gizmo. They probably also delight in showing off their electric handbrakes (until they malfunction).

As long as these gadgets are believed to be a selling point to the above type of customer, unless legislation bans them they will become more common, with predictable results. On another forum only today I saw a picture of a badly damaged artic, whose driver had hit concrete bollards "while distracted by his satnav"

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You know what my friend, I always entertain the idea that I might be wrong or misinformed, it is this I am most proud of because DVSA, continually move the goalpost so I am forver updating myself and although I have been right most of the time, I have been proved worng in the past bu tonly on a few occasions.

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I dont mind an argument, it is arguments that keep me sharpe and force me to update myself and what I think I know, like now for example where I am checking on my info, and my friend one last thing, while I am happy to argue with anyone I dont want to fight anyone, as people with a brain a good argument is ..... refreshing. lol

Here is the link and something copied from it

When you are caught using a mobile device while driving, you will be issued with a fixed penalty notice and will receive a £100 fine and three points on your licence. (www.gov.uk) (In March 2017 this will be £200 and six points)

Your case could also go to court and you could be disqualified from driving or riding and get a maximum fine of £1,000. Drivers of buses or goods vehicles could get a maximum fine of £2,500.

www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/on-the-road/dr.../

My Friendly Regards

Paul P Valentine Esq

In a new regulation due to come into force on 1 December 2003, it is a specific offence to use a hand-held phone, or similar device, when driving. The penalty is a £30 fixed penalty or up to £1,000 on conviction in court (£2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches). Drivers still risk prosecution (for failure to have proper control) if they use hands-free phones when driving.

www.reading.ac.uk/web/files/health-and-safety/NOT2...f