DRIVERS who use car phone mounts have been warned they could receive fines from Spanish traffic cops.
If your device blocks your vision from behind the wheel, you could be breaking the law under new rules brought in this year.
According to the Director-General for Traffic, Pere Navarro, using a phone mount can be an โinfraction against road safetyโ if obstructing or distracting the driver’s view.
However, they stressed that phone mounts can be used if they are placed properly, i.e. out of your direct line of vision.
The Spanish government recommends that drivers use magnets, clamps or attach their devices to their windshield.
Any use of โhandheld mobile devices while drivingโ carries a hefty fine, as does using a phone that is mounted incorrectly.
The Director-General advises: โIf you need to use your cell phone, stop at a suitable place, carry out the operations you need with your cell phone, and then resume driving.โ
In 2021, the punishment for using a device while driving was increased to โฌ200 and six licence points.
The fine still applies if you use your device while stopped at a red traffic light.
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