Regulations and Law

UK laws and regulations governing mobile phone use in various situations and locations. Articles explain legal implications for driving, photography, business messaging, and restrictions in specific environments.

Can I Use a Mobile While Cycling?

Using a mobile while cycling isn't illegal in most places, but you can still face prosecution if you're caught riding dangerously.

Can Mobile Phones Be Used in Hospitals?

Most hospitals now allow mobile phones in communal areas rather than banning them outright, though rules vary by location.

Implications Using a Mobile While Driving

Mobile phones pose a greater driving risk than drink driving, according to new research on road safety.

Technology to Protect Your Mobile

Protect your phone from loss and theft with devices like i-migo that back up data and alert you when you're separated from it.

The Law on Photo Taking with a Mobile Phone?

You have the right to photograph in public places with your phone, but security guards and laws like anti-terrorism rules can still limit what you shoot.

The Laws on Driving and Using a Mobile Phone

Using your phone while driving can land you with a £30 fine or up to £1,000 in court, and the law has strict rules about what's allowed.

UK Law on SMS Messaging by Businesses

UK businesses must follow strict rules when sending promotional text messages to customers, or face hefty penalties.

What Are the International Laws on SIM Locking?

Different countries have wildly different rules about whether phone companies can lock your handset to their network.

What Happens if You Video a Cinema Film?

Recording a film in a cinema isn't technically illegal in the UK, but the real piracy problem comes from internet downloads, not phone cameras.