Drivers face six points on licence over law that gets broken every day

Drivers in the UK face six penalty points for using mobile phones while driving, a law that is frequently broken. New AI cameras are being trialed in Scotland to catch offenders, with potential nationwide rollout. Experts warn that enforcement will become stricter as the technology expands.

Drivers face six points on licence over law that gets broken every day It comes as advanced new AI cameras are being rolled out on UK roads Drivers risk being hit with six points on their licence over laws which are broken every day on UK roads. It comes as new artificial intelligence cameras have gone live, making it more likely law-breaking motorists will be caught red-handed. Research suggests latest mobile phone rules are widely misunderstood among drivers. READ MORE: Sir Keir Starmer new drink-driving rule as he steps down as Prime Minister Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp Most people should know they shouldn't make calls or send texts while they are behind the wheel. But there is less certainty about other things you can do with your phone. Rules state motorists should not touch their phones in any way while they are driving. This is also the case while stationary in traffic. This includes anything to using a sat nav, checking messages, scrolling social media or changing a song. Despite this it's common to see motorists looking down at their phones and laws are routinely ignored. Anyone caught can be slapped with six points and a heavy fine. Drivers are often caught out over sat nav rules. If devices are being used in this way, they should be set up and placed in a secure holder before the start of a journey. Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter here Many drivers hold their phones while using them for navigation, which is not allowed. New AI cameras are initially being trialled in Scotland but could eventually be rolled out more widely around the UK. Greg Wilson, motoring expert at Quotezone.co.uk http://quotezone.co.uk/ , said: “Using a mobile phone while driving remains one of the most dangerous distractions on the road, yet research shows many drivers are still guilty of quick checks. “With AI cameras being tested to detect offenders, motorists should expect enforcement to become much stricter in the coming years." Matt Crole-Rees, car insurance expert at Confused.com https://www.confused.com/campaign/car-insurance/confused-car-insurance?utm medium=cpc&utm source=bing&utm campaign=Brand%20-%20Product%20-%20Car%20-%20%5BConfused.com%20Car%20Insurance%5D%20-%20EX&utm content=%7C%5BConfused.com%20Car%20Insurance%5D%20-%20EX&utm term=confused.com%20car%20insurance&bidmatchtype=be&device=c&matchtype=e&msclkid=cee7b4e5f2fa176a507ddec388723fc7 , explained: "Many drivers rely on their phones for navigation, but it's important to remember that using a handheld device while driving is illegal, even if it's only to check directions or enter a destination into a sat nav app."