1. Mobile devices Anyone caught holding any mobile device while
driving can be found guilty of committing an offence. To be
specific, mobile devices are any hand-held equipment which are
designed or capable of being used for telecommunication. This means
phones as well as tablets.
2. As long as you are holding it when the vehicle is moving, you
can be charged It is no longer just talking or texting that will
get you in trouble. The new changes include surfing the web,
visiting social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and
downloading material. The law applies to holding a device while
driving. It is not illegal to use a mobile device when the car is
stationary. But motorists are strongly advised not to handle their
device at a red light.
3. If the device is mounted It is not illegal to use a mobile
device that is mounted on a holder or dashboard.
4. Penalties First-time offenders can be fined up to $1,000
and/or jailed for up to six months. Repeat offenders face up to
$2,000 in fines and/or up to 12 months in jail. 5. What about
wearables?
The amended law does not specifically mention wearable
technology such as the Google Glass. But the use of such devices
could be classified as inconsiderate driving, an offence which
carries up to a $1,000 fine and a six-month jail term. Senior
Minister of State for Home Affairs Masagos Zulkifli commented on
this during the amendment of the law in parliament on Sept 8, 2014,
saying: “We will continue to monitor the situation… and study the
practices of other jurisdictions as they evolve to deal with (new)
types of smart devices.”
What is wrong??? the commissioner is right…point nos 2 clearly
stated
