This is still not allowedFor the first time, a judge has said that you can have your phone on your lap while driving. That is good news for the people who received a voucher for this.
It is always food for serious discussion. What you can and can't do with your phone in traffic.
Nothing, if it is up to the Public Prosecution Service and the police. Phones are distracting and that's dangerous. The government agencies are therefore investing heavily in smart cameras, which should detect the use of the phone while driving. And they score a lot, as evidenced by the high number of 1450 appeals against the fines imposed.
There is a lot of uncertainty
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But there is a lot of uncertainty about what is allowed and what is not. Because what exactly is meant by retention? And why can you hold a Del Monte canned pineapple-in-syrup while driving, but not your phone? Not even if he is off?
The court in Rotterdam has recently considered this issue and came up with a remarkable decision. A ruling that could mean good news for those caught and fined 250 bucks.
Phone on lap is allowed
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That is what the judge came up with today, according to the Telegraaf. The judge also finds the lack of clarity in this case so great that he does not simply want to follow the policy of the Public Prosecution Service.
Especially due to the fact that a telephone may be left loose on the center console, or on the passenger seat lifted the right one heavily. That can also cause distraction. So where is the limit?
Made in appeal
People who have had a print are expected to appeal even more en masse than now already the case. And for now it looks like the fines should be waived.
Should be indeed. The Public Prosecution Service will of course appeal to a higher court. Perhaps that will provide more clarity and the decision of the judge in Rotterdam will be shelved. We'll see.
Finally, our tip; just put that phone away while driving. Not only is it safer, you also know for sure that you won't get a ticket for detention. Whether on your lap or in your hand.