Mobile Phones: Use while Driving

HL Deb 06 December 2001 vol 629 c153WA

Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider it possible for a driver to exercise proper control over a vehicle while driving it at the same time as holding a mobile telephone to his or her ear. [HL1770]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Rule 127 of theHighway Code is clear. It says, "You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Never use a handheld mobile phone or microphone while driving."