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In the UK, you are legally permitted to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency if it is unsafe or impractical to stop.

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Under UK legislation and The Highway Code, drivers are permitted to use a hand-held mobile phone to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency if it would be unsafe or impractical to cease driving first.

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1
Recall UK law regarding the prohibition of hand-held mobile phone use while driving.
Holding and using a mobile device is strictly illegal in almost all driving situations.
Hand-held devices cause severe physical and cognitive distractions, drastically increasing collision risk.
2
Check for statutory exemptions regarding emergency situations.
Calling 999 or 112 during a genuine emergency is legally permitted if stopping is unsafe or impractical.
Immediate reporting of life-threatening emergencies takes precedence when a safe stopping location is unavailable.

Key Concept

Statutory exemptions for emergency mobile phone use while driving
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