THE LAW

Making hand-free calls while driving is not illegal, but discouraged by the Highway Code. It states: ”You must exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You must not use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a handheld microphone when driving. “Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. “It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving or riding find a safe place to stop first or use the voicemail facility and listen to messages later.”