A new law that will prohibit drivers touching their phone when driving comes into force today.
A loop-hole that allowed drivers to dodge a £200 fine has been closed in Scotland and the rest of the UK. While speaking on a hand held mobile has been against the law since 2003, people were still able to touch the device for changing music, looking at the time or notifications.
Until now, drivers could only be fined for 'interactive communication' using a handheld device while driving unless it was an emergency. This changes today.
