The temptation for some drivers who don’t own a Sat Nav is to use their mobile phone as a handy way of finding their destination. However, police have warned that drivers caught doing this could land them with a £200 fine and six penalty points…
In April, tough new laws were brought into force banning motorists from using their phones on the roads and this extends to using their devices as Sat Navs.
Is it worth it?
A police spokesman said: “One second is all it takes to lose focus and in that one second, your life could change forever.
Unless you can guarantee that you won’t touch your phone while on your trip, you could be at risk of breaking the law. However, drivers can use hands-free phones to navigate their way but they must be set up properly before setting off. If at any point you need to touch your phone then pull over to do so.
No obstruction
The AA has also warned that drivers must keep their phone in a location where it does not obstruct their view, so a mount on a windscreen must not be in direct line of sight.