How Many Points Are Deducted for Using a Phone While Driving?

[ElenaAnn]

Using a phone while driving will result in a deduction of 2 points. According to Article 62 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law, driving a motor vehicle must not involve behaviors that hinder safe driving, such as making or answering handheld phone calls or watching videos. Violations will incur a 2-point deduction and a fine. Using a phone while driving is considered an act that compromises safe driving, equivalent to making phone calls. It diverts the driver's attention, leading to negligence in observing surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, significantly reducing the ability to respond to emergencies and reaction time, thereby increasing the risk of traffic accidents. Additionally, using a phone while driving reduces safety, greatly affecting the driver's control over speed, distance from other vehicles, and obstacle avoidance, making it easier to commit operational errors or lose control of the vehicle, which can result in accidents.