Mobile Phone Offence Solicitors

Mobile Phone Offence Solicitors

Our specialist motoring law solicitors provide expert legal advice and representation for motorists accused of using a mobile phone while driving. If you have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution, a fixed penalty notice or a court summons for a mobile phone offence, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help you understand your options and protect your driving licence.

The law surrounding mobile phone use while driving has become increasingly strict in recent years. A conviction can result in penalty points, a substantial fine and, in some circumstances, a driving disqualification. For new drivers, the consequences can be even more serious, potentially resulting in licence revocation.

At Gepp Solicitors, we regularly advise motorists facing mobile phone driving allegations and can provide clear, practical guidance throughout the investigation and court process.

What Is a Mobile Phone Driving Offence?

It is an offence to use a hand-held mobile phone or similar device while driving a motor vehicle on a road.

The legislation covers a wide range of activities, including:

• Making or receiving calls
• Sending or reading messages
• Using social media applications
• Taking photographs or videos
• Browsing the internet
• Interacting with apps or online content

The law applies even when a vehicle is stationary in traffic or waiting at traffic lights, provided the engine is running and the vehicle is not safely parked.

What Are the Penalties for Using a Mobile Phone While Driving?

A mobile phone driving conviction can carry significant consequences.

Depending on the circumstances, penalties may include:

• 6 penalty points
• A financial penalty
• Increased insurance premiums
• A driving disqualification in more serious cases

For newly qualified drivers, receiving 6 penalty points within two years of passing a driving test may result in licence revocation under the New Drivers Act.

Can I Defend a Mobile Phone Driving Allegation?

Every case is different, and there may be circumstances where a defence is available.

Potential issues may include:

• Whether the device was actually being used
• The quality of police observations
• Identification issues
• Procedural errors
• Challenges to the prosecution evidence

Our experienced motoring law solicitors can review the evidence, advise on potential defences and represent you throughout the legal process.

How Can Gepp Solicitors Help?

If you have been accused of using a mobile phone while driving, early legal advice can be invaluable.

Our motoring law team can:

• Review the evidence against you
• Advise on available defences
• Represent you in court proceedings
• Assist with mitigation arguments
• Advise on penalty points and disqualification risks
• Help minimise the impact on your driving licence

We provide clear, practical advice and robust representation to help achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

For more information or advice

Contact Elizabeth Bradshaw on:
Call: 01206 369889 or
email: bradshawl@gepp.co.uk

Areas of expertise

• Changing music on your device
• Making a call
• Sending or receive messages
• Using your phone in stationary traffic unless your engine is off
• Using your phone whilst supervising a learner driver
• Taking a picture