Why are moped riders using phones never stopped by police?
Why do L-plate delivery riders regularly operate 2 mobile phones at the same time while riding and are never stopped by police?
Asked on 13 July 2026 by mr mark r alcock
Answered by
David Ross
Unfortunately mobile phone use while in charge of a vehicle is still too commonplace, whether that is motorcycle riders or car drivers. The legislation states that it is illegal to operate a mobile phone if the phone is held in the hand, so some riders and drivers can avoid this by using a cradle, although it is still possible to be charged with driving without due care and attention. As with many aspects of motoring laws the issue is enforcement rather than legislation - road users are often aware of the rules but are also aware that the chances of detection and prosecution are slim and so chose to ignore them. Legislation is only effective if there is are the officers to penalise those who flout the laws.
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