In accordance with the Traffic Regulations, a driver is prohibited from using radio and telephone communication devices, or other devices not provided for by the vehicle's design, while driving a vehicle, if it is necessary to hold them in hand or operate them with a hand.
Holding a phone in their hands, a driver is unable to properly react to emergency situations on the road, thereby endangering not only their own safety but also the safety of other road users.For violation of the specified requirement, administrative liability is provided in the form of a fine of up to 2 base amounts.