Phone use while driving

According to the law, it is forbidden to drive while holding a cell phone.

What does the law say about phones while driving?

Obviously, a phone that is hands-free or any system that allows you to make a call without using your hands can be used.

However, texting with your phone while driving, watching a video with your phone while driving, or even just holding your phone in your hand will constitute the offence.

Article 8.3 of the Royal Decree on general traffic regulations states that a cell phone may not be used by the driver of a vehicle while being held in the hand.

What do you risk if you use your mobile phone while driving?

The penalties will be a fine and/or a visit to the police court with even greater penalties.

In addition to the fine, the police court can also impose a driving disqualification, the obligation to retake the theoretical and practical driving tests or to undergo medical and psychological tests.

It all depends on the case in question as well as on your past history.

Contact a lawyer

As I am specialized in traffic law, I help you to find the right arguments to contest your fine. I defend you in front of the judge.

Que faire en cas d'offence

Reacting quickly

When you receive your ticket, your summons for a police hearing or your summons to appear in court, you must react quickly in order not to miss the deadline.

It is sometimes difficult to determine the degree of the offence. I will give you free explanations during an initial consultation online or by telephone.

To dispute or to pay my fine?

Depending on the degree of the offence and the possible sanctions, you can decide to contest the offence or simply pay the fine.

It is sometimes difficult to determine the degree of the offence. I will give you free explanations during an initial consultation online or by telephone.

Contact a lawyer

For more serious offenses, it is advisable to have a lawyer accompany you to advise you to contest the offense or to help you make the penalties less severe.