THE LAW - USING MOBILE PHONES IN A VEHICLE

Since December 1st 2003 it has been an offence to use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving a vehicle. This offence is subject to a £30 fine which increases to £1,000 if the matter goes to court (£2,500 for drivers of goods vehicles, buses or coaches). However the current legislation is being revised to raise the penalty to a £60 fine and 3 points on their licence each time they are caught holding a phone. Fully fitted professional carkits will be acceptable.

The definition of a handsfree carkit is one that is permanently wired into the vehicle with a cradle for holding the phone and uses one or more speakers that are permanently fixed in the vehicle.The installation of a handsfree carkit should comply with Government MPT 1362 Regulations.

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A DASHMOUNT ‘no damage’ bracket is worth considering if you are concerned about your vehicle's resale value or incurring penalties from a hire or leasing company.They are designed to comply with strict TUV safety requirements and meet UK MPT 1362 guidelines.

A glassmount aerial is suitable for most cars and has the advantage of being vandal proof.

A phone interface kit is installed between the carkit and the stereo for maximum sound quality during a call and will also mute the car stereo.

NOTE: Phone interface kits are not available for certain models of vehicle. Dashmount brackets may obstruct the use of drink holders in some vehicles.