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Without using hands or headphones, while remaining attentive to driving.
Only if communication takes place without using your hands or headphones, audio headsets or similar devices, while remaining attentive to driving. Connecting a hands-free system does not authorise holding or manipulating the phone. A traffic-light halt remains part of driving, inside or outside built-up areas. Even within article 18.2’s exception, a conversation can distract; postpone it if it affects attention.
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Holding the phone, whenever the light is red.
Without using hands or headphones, while remaining attentive to driving.
Manipulating the phone, whenever the light is in a built-up area.
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