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Using phone in car can cost driving ban

Drivers who use mobiles at the wheel next year risk a six-month ban if they commit another offence at the time... speeding, crossing a white line or running a light.

Only Blue­tooth hands free systems can be used legally and Paris uses cameras to catch offenders.

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