What are the rules of using a phone whilst driving?
I know you cannot make calls except with a bluetooth headset or similar and texting is a no no.
But if I was to have a mount on my dashboard in a little holder and have it sat there like a sat nav, and sometimes use it as sat nav is there anything wrong with that? (I'm guessing there isn't but wondering if anyone knows specifically).
But the main reason I'd use my phone is for songs. What are the rules of using it to change songs if it is plugged into your car radio or sending music over radio waves, just pressing next etc. as this surely is no worse than using your radio but thought I'd check to see whether it is allowed or whether it's illegal because its using a mobile phone.
And as a last thing what about using a GPS tracker (things like Sportstracker if anyone knows it) as I like to keep a record of where I've driven and how far, average speed etc. I'm guessing that's alright as it can just be left on your dashboard and not touched but whilst I'm asking thought I'd check.
Thanks and sorry if this has been covered before but just wanted to check.
Edit: Also I'm believing its all fine just aslong as its in a handsfree kit and on the dashboard.
I know you cannot make calls except with a bluetooth headset or similar and texting is a no no.
But if I was to have a mount on my dashboard in a little holder and have it sat there like a sat nav, and sometimes use it as sat nav is there anything wrong with that? (I'm guessing there isn't but wondering if anyone knows specifically).
But the main reason I'd use my phone is for songs. What are the rules of using it to change songs if it is plugged into your car radio or sending music over radio waves, just pressing next etc. as this surely is no worse than using your radio but thought I'd check to see whether it is allowed or whether it's illegal because its using a mobile phone.
And as a last thing what about using a GPS tracker (things like Sportstracker if anyone knows it) as I like to keep a record of where I've driven and how far, average speed etc. I'm guessing that's alright as it can just be left on your dashboard and not touched but whilst I'm asking thought I'd check.
Thanks and sorry if this has been covered before but just wanted to check.
Edit: Also I'm believing its all fine just aslong as its in a handsfree kit and on the dashboard.
