Drivers are being warned not to pick up their mobile phones when the government runs a nationwide test of its new emergency alert service this weekend. The AA is urging anyone who may be driving at the time to switch off their device before setting off to avoid a hefty fine.
UK law currently bans the use of handheld phones while driving a vehicle. That means anyone who is caught turning off the emergency alert when it goes off at 3pm on Sunday, April 23, while driving will be breaking the law.
Drivers who are caught holding a phone behind the wheel face six penalty points and a £200 fine.
