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It is lawful for a driver to hold a smartphone to make a contactless payment at a toll barrier or drive-through lane, as long as the vehicle is stationary.

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UK legislation permits drivers to hold and use a mobile phone to complete a contactless payment for goods or services (such as at a toll booth or drive-through), provided the vehicle is stationary and the device is used at a contactless payment reader.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the general legal rules governing handheld mobile phone use in a vehicle.
UK law strictly prohibits holding and using a phone while driving or waiting in traffic.
Eliminating in-vehicle distractions is essential for road safety.
2
Apply the statutory exemptions defined in UK road traffic regulations.
Using a handheld phone to make a contactless payment is permitted if the vehicle is stationary and the payment is made directly to a contactless terminal.
This enables brief, necessary transactions at drive-throughs and toll booths without creating an ongoing driving hazard.

Key Concept

Exemptions to handheld mobile phone restrictions for stationary contactless payments
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In-Car Distractions

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