Is it illegal for a driver to talk on the phone while driving?

Is illegal.

Article 62 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" Driving a motor vehicle shall not engage in the following behaviors:

1. Do not close the door or compartment properly while driving;

2. Hanging or placing objects that obstruct the driver’s sight within the front and rear windows of the vehicle cab;

3. Making and receiving handheld phone calls, watching TV, etc. Safe driving behavior;

4. Turn off the engine or coast in neutral when going down a steep slope;

5. Throw objects on the road;

6. Driving a motorcyclist Leaving the handlebars or hanging objects on the handlebars;

7. Driving a motor vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping or taking a rest for less than 20 minutes;

8. When prohibited Honk the horn in the area or road section.

Extended information:

According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", "Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Road Traffic Safety Violations Punishment Regulations" and other relevant laws, the opponent held Anyone who uses a phone or electronic device or engages in other behaviors that impede safe driving will be fined 300 yuan and given 2 points.

It is worth noting that the penalty targets of this regulation are not limited to "using mobile phones while driving", but include those who use mobile phones to make and answer calls with handheld hands; check WeChat, check Weibo, read text messages, read news, etc. The use of mobile electronic devices for online shopping, playing games, watching videos, etc.; and other behaviors that hinder safe driving such as eating with handheld hands, smoking, etc.

The traffic police will not punish the use of Bluetooth headsets to answer calls and other non-contact electronic devices. Anyone who uses a mobile phone while the vehicle is stopped, such as waiting at a red light or pulling over, will be given a warning on the premise that it is determined that it does not affect traffic safety or cause serious consequences; however, if it affects traffic safety, causes large-scale traffic congestion, or causes Traffic accidents shall be punished in accordance with relevant regulations.

Reference material: People's Daily Online - Shenzhen traffic police will strictly investigate the illegal behavior of "driving and talking on the phone"