AA warn drivers of two-year rule - and common mistake that could see you banned
dailyrecord.co.ukThe AA has issued an urgent warning to motorists, cautioning that one common error on the road could lead to a driving ban. On their website, the motoring experts explains that new drivers are at particular risk since getting six points within two years of passing their driving test will result in their licence being revoked.This means new drivers would have to reapply for a provisional licence and retake both theory and practical examinations, incurring further costs.
As well as this, the AA highlights that using a handheld mobile phone while driving now incurs six points and a £200 fine, which could see a new driver disqualified for just one mistake.Discussing the current laws regarding mobile phone usage behind the wheel, the AA clarifies that a handheld device is something that "is or must be held at some point during the course of making or receiving a call or performing any other interactive communication function". The ban on using hand-held devices while driving means you cannot: The law still applies to you if you’re: The rules are clear: "It applies even if you have an automatic stop-start and the engine's cut out briefly".
In 2021, new laws made it clear that handling a mobile phone while driving is off-limits. This legislation closed a previous loophole which drivers exploited to use their mobiles for snapping photos, recording videos, or gaming.
Don't worry though as drivers can still make hands-free calls and use their mobile to make a payment at a drive-through. You can find out more about the law on the gov.uk website.The Highway Code (239) advises drivers that to ensure you're not breaking the law, turn off your engine when you pull up on the side of the road.
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