I got a ticket for using my mobile phone while driving. I was just sending a short text while I was stopped at a red light. It was perfectly safe and I wasn’t actually driving at the time. Can I fight the charge?
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Answer by Pearl Beaumont, Penrith 2570 NSW
- Using your phone while stopped at traffic lights is illegal.
- If you need to use your mobile phone while driving you can do so legally if:
- your vehicle is parked;
- your phone is mounted to your vehicle; or
- you can operate your phone without touching the screen via bluetooth or voice recognition.