From March 1, prices for illegal phone use in the car have increased by a whopping 49 percent, but what is considered illegal use?
Did you know that take a photo with your mobile phone while stationary in a queue could result in a hefty fine and three penalty points on your driver's license, but that there is no prohibition on applying makeup in the same situation? However, if you were to apply makeup at speed, you could risk losing your driver's license. The rules may appear paradoxical, but ultimately, ensuring safe driving is your responsibility.
There is actually no prohibition on applying makeup when the car is stationary in a traffic jam.
Let's be honest: there are many distractions in the car and along the road. While it's generally acceptable to divert our attention from the road for a few seconds, the potential consequences in the worst-case scenario can be severe. Even though specific bans may not exist for many of these distractions, negligence charges may be brought if an accident occurs.
Early awareness of road hazards and obstacles allows us to slow down and react before it's too late. One of the primary tasks of the Safedrive Pro traffic alarm is to ensure that we devote our full attention to driving when it's most crucial. However, it's still essential to understand what's forbidden and what's allowed when driving.
You probably know that talking on a handheld cell phone while driving is prohibited, but you may not realize that it's completely banned in traffic - even when the car is stationary with the engine turned off.
NAF lawyer Jens Christian Riege stated to Altaposten that the Supreme Court of Norway has handled a number of cases related to mobile phone use when the car is stationary. In one instance the driver took a picture with their mobile phone in a queue, and in another, the driver checked the time on their mobile phone at a red light. Both of these drivers were convicted in these cases.
– The rules are, as you can see, quite strict, says Riege.
If you talk on a handheld mobile phone in the car, you may risk a hefty fine and three penalty points on your driver's license.
A general rule permits the use of fixed equipment while driving a car. Therefore, using a cell phone is allowed if it is in a permanently mounted stand in the car. However, unlocking an unmounted mobile phone to receive a "hands-free" call is not allowed. The definition of "hands-free" requires equipment to be permanently mounted, either connected to the car's system or mounted on the dashboard.
In line with the fixed equipment rule, the use of fixed displays in the car, such as the radio and navigation system, is permitted. There is also no prohibition against listening to loud music or eating and drinking in the car.
However, you may run the risk of encountering an obstacle appearing around the next corner. Inattentiveness can result in longer reaction times, and by then, it might be too late.
- When plotting an address, you likely divert too much attention from what you should be focusing on, so it's advisable to stop, says NAF lawyer Riege.
While a quick bite to eat behind the wheel is legally permissible, it can potentially lead to fatal consequences.
Regardless of your activites in the car, getting early alerts to roadside hazards and obstacles enhances safety. Safedrive Pro alerts you of various roadside hazards and obstacles along the road while driving. Additionally, it alerts you to roadside controls, making you aware if you are potentially driving too fast. Attentive drivers who prevent dangerous traffic situations make the roads safer for everyone.
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