What are the penalties for using a mobile phone while driving?

No — you may not hold or manually operate your phone while driving, except in very limited hands-free or brief-glance scenarios defined by law.

In Ireland, using a mobile phone while driving is illegal and carries a fixed charge of €200, 5 penalty points, and possible court prosecution for repeat offences.

Using a mobile phone while driving in Singapore is illegal and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months for a first offence.

Using a mobile phone while driving in India is punishable with a fine of ₹1,000 for the first offence and ₹2,000–₹5,000 for subsequent offences, along with possible disqualification of driving licence.

Yes, you can be prosecuted for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in the UK — it is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

In South Korea, the fine for using a mobile phone while driving is ₩60,000 for general drivers and ₩70,000 for commercial vehicle drivers.

Yes, texting while driving is illegal in New York under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-d, which bans using a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.