Is Using Hands-Free Calling While Driving Considered a Traffic Violation?
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Strictly speaking, it is not considered a violation, as the new regulations specify that driving a motor vehicle while engaging in activities such as making or receiving handheld phone calls that endanger safe driving is prohibited. Penalties for making phone calls while driving: Making phone calls while driving will result in a 2-point deduction and a fine. The law clearly states that motor vehicle drivers are not allowed to engage in activities such as making or receiving phone calls or watching TV that interfere with safe driving. Otherwise, they may be fined and receive a 2-point deduction. For behaviors that interfere with safe driving captured by electronic monitoring, the data will be transmitted to a robust backend database. After analyzing whether there is any illegal activity, traffic police will further review and confirm the violation, and then send the penalty information to the offending driver for processing. Legal basis: The "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: Motor vehicle drivers are prohibited from engaging in activities such as making or receiving handheld phone calls or watching TV that interfere with safe driving while on the road. Otherwise, they may be fined an amount ranging from two to three digits and receive a 2-point deduction.
