The government has increased the fine for using a mobile phone while driving. This means that serious and dangerous traffic violations are punished more severely. This is the fine that you have to pay from now on.
Can you use a phone while driving?
The national government gives the following answer to the question: “You are not allowed to hold your mobile phone, music player, tablet or navigation system while driving your car. You should also not clamp these devices between your ear and shoulder. You may, however, operate your telephone if it is in a holder. For example, if your navigation system asks to accept an alternative route. Furthermore, you can always use voice control.” From 1 July 2019, the same ban will also apply to smartphone use while cycling.
You may only call when the car is stationary, for example in a traffic jam, at a traffic light or in a parking lot. You can also make hands-free calls with a telephone if it is in a holder.
How high is the fine now?
As of March 1, 2022, the fine for holding and using a mobile phone while driving will be reduced raised to 350 euros. Foreleg this fine amounted to 250 euros.
The government has punished a number of offenses more severely, but at the same time fines for a number of minor violations are being fined less severely. For example, you will receive a fine of 250 euros instead of 400 euros for causing unnecessary noise with a motor vehicle. Are you curious about all the changes in the field of traffic fines? In the fine base of the Public Prosecution Service all current fine amounts can be found.
Unfortunately, various studies have shown that many road users still use the telephone. This is mainly because motorists and cyclists estimate the chance of a fine to be (very) low, and therefore take the risk for granted.
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