Is it legal to use a mobile phone in a cradle while driving?

Is it legal to use a mobile phone in a cradle for navigation while driving? Will the insurance be valid?

Asked on 8 March 2018 by Simon-Cheshire

Answered by Honest John
If you do not touch it whilst driving, it is legal. If you touch it while driving, it is not. Neither situation will invalidate your insurance.
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