Penalty standard for using mobile phone while driving

Playing mobile phone while driving is an act that hinders driving, so it is generally 2 points and a fine of 20 to 200 yuan. According to the law, if a motor vehicle driver makes or receives a hand-held phone and other behaviors that hinder safe driving, he will be given two points at a time and be fined from 20 yuan to 200 yuan.

1. What are the penalties for driving and playing mobile phones?

1, at present, the relevant laws clearly stipulate that drivers can be given a warning if they make or receive hand-held phone calls while driving, and if they fail to correct after warning, they will be fined a maximum of 200 yuan, with 2 points recorded.

2. But brush Weibo, play WeChat and send short messages. There is no clear law on mobile phones, and it is not easy to be qualitative. At present, there are few cases of such punishment. "However, if the driver frequently picks up his mobile phone to watch Weibo and send WeChat while driving, it should be an act that hinders safe driving, and he can also fine 50 yuan and record 2 points.

3. "Even if the parties are to be punished, it also involves the issue of obtaining evidence. Playing mobile phone while driving is an instantaneous behavior, which is more difficult to find and collect evidence than answering the phone. Even if there is a traffic accident, few people will admit it. " The traffic police staff said, "But it is undeniable that the danger of driving and playing with mobile phones is really great."

Second, how to answer the phone while driving is correct.

1, Bluetooth headset: We all know that Bluetooth headset is directly hung on your ear. When you answer the phone, you just need to talk into the microphone. Therefore, for car owners, Bluetooth headset is an essential communication tool when driving. In this way, when there is an incoming call to be answered, the owner does not have to hold the mobile phone in one hand all the time, but can concentrate all his energy on driving, so there is no danger.

2. Hands-free: Each mobile phone has a hands-free function, and the owner can directly set the flushing mode to hands-free mode when driving, so that the mobile phone can be placed directly in front of him to talk directly. Besides, it sounds clear. The owner put his mobile phone in front of the steering wheel, just to hear what he said better than the other party, without delaying communication and affecting driving.

The harm of driving and playing with mobile phones is obviously enormous. Vehicles are prone to traffic accidents during driving, which poses a serious threat to passers-by and vehicles. In specific cases, if traffic accidents are caused and casualties are caused, relevant criminal responsibilities shall be investigated according to law, depending on the actual situation.

I hope the above content can help you. Please consult a professional lawyer if you have any other questions.

Legal basis: "Provisions on the Scoring of Road Traffic Safety Violations" Article 4 If a motor vehicle driver commits one of the following illegal acts, 2 points will be scored at a time: (1) Driving a motor vehicle through an intersection without driving or stopping as required; (two) driving a motor vehicle to make or answer a hand-held phone and other acts that hinder safe driving.

Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China shall be given a warning or a fine of not less than 20 yuan but not more than 200 yuan if a motor vehicle driver violates the provisions of laws and regulations on road traffic safety. If there are other provisions in this law, it shall be punished in accordance with its provisions.