Police's key driving advice can help you avoid six points on licence and £200 fine

Police have made it crystal clear what is and isn't acceptable regarding mobile phone use while driving. In this digital age, our reliance on mobile phones is undeniable.

Whether it's sending a quick text to friends or using GPS for navigation while driving, the question remains: what actions could land you in hot water? Is it acceptable to text if your engine is running but you're stationary? TikTok user @georgescarmedia has posted what he dubs the "ultimate guide" to help drivers discern between what's allowed and what's strictly off-limits when behind the wheel.

He firmly stated that drivers "cannot have your mobile phone in your hand" while driving, emphasising that if the phone is used for navigation, it must remain "in your mobile phone holder"

"You must not take it out of the cradle," he insisted, addressing the common confusion about the difference between a mobile phone and the built-in tablet-style screens in modern vehicles, which are not included in mobile phone laws.

He warned that not being in proper control of the vehicle due to distractions from the screen or phone, even for a "split second", could result in an accident or a road mishap.

Moreover, he cautioned that having your phone in your hand for "any reason" is a significant "no no", as it carries a penalty of "six points and £200 fine", making it a risk that's simply "not worth it".

He added that other technology in the car should "not distract you from driving", posing the question: "Think about it - if you were taking your driving test and messing around with the tech inside your vehicle would you pass your driving test?".

It comes as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned a huge number of drivers could face a £1,000 penalty - as nearly half a million untaxed vehicles are currently on UK roads.

It's the duty of a vehicle's registered keeper to ensure it is fully and properly taxed, with penalties for driving an untaxed vehicle reaching up to £1,000.

And in a new post on X, formerly Twitter, DVLA has reminded motorists of this fact.

The post reads: "You must tax your vehicle, even if you don't have to pay anything. Tax it online at gov.uk/dvla/tax #TaxItDontRiskIt #DVLADigital".