Mobile Phones & Distraction

In NSW, fully licensed drivers cannot legally use a hand-held mobile phone while driving.. In NSW it is illegal for any driver to hold a mobile phone in their hand while driving, including at traffic lights or in stopped traffic.

Learner and P1 drivers in NSW are banned from using mobile phones while driving, including hands-free.. Learner and P1 licence holders in NSW are completely banned from using a mobile phone while driving, even hands-free or via Bluetooth.

This is because holding a mobile phone while driving is considered a distraction and a safety risk. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some people may think that as long as they are stopped at a red light or can keep both hands on the wheel, they can use a hand-held phone. However, NSW law specifically prohibits holding a mobile phone while driving.
• !Many people mistakenly believe that hands-free or Bluetooth phone use is allowed for learner and P1 drivers, but this is incorrect.

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