The use of mobile devices is one of the factors that most affect driving ability. This behaviour causes unnecessary manoeuvres and constitutes an even more dangerous source of distraction for road safety.
Road users who do not obey the Luxembourg Highway Code regarding the use of telephone systems or devices with an illuminated screen are liable to be penalised as follows:
- Art. 170bis-01: Failure by the driver of a vehicle to comply with the prohibition on wearing a device that impedes the proper perception of traffic noise, with the exception of devices that are worn in one ear only and are used for communication purposes (€74)
- Art. 170bis-02: Failure by the driver of a vehicle that is not parked to observe the prohibition on using, holding in the hand or handling a mobile electronic device with a screen (250€ - 4 points)
- Art. 170bis-03: Failure by the driver of a vehicle that is not parked to comply with the prohibition on using the permitted functions of a mobile electronic device with a screen other than by means of the vehicle's integrated hands-free system or to use the driving assistance or navigation functions of such a device that is not fixed to the vehicle in a holder specially designed for this purpose (250€ - 4 points)
- Art. 170bis-04: Failure by the driver to comply with the prohibition on using a compulsorily approved helmet where the communication equipment is neither integrated into nor fixed to the helmet in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (250€ - 4 points)