How to avoid a £1,000 fine for driving with the satnav phone trick

Motorists who need to use their smartphone as a sat-nav risk a £1,000 fine if it reduces their visibility of the road.

Having a sat-nav on your phone is a handy tool, but drivers need to make sure it’s mounted and displayed correctly.

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Drivers may choose to purchase a bracket for their windshield, but this may be sometimes reduce the driver’s eyesight, especially if the mount is in the center of the windshield.

If the police find your phone mount doesn’t give you a full view of the road ahead, they can fine you up to £100 on the spot.

You can challenge the fine but if unsuccessful your fine will increase to £1,000 and you will receive up to six penalty points on your license.

Make sure you only use phone like a sat-nav and for no other reason.

It is illegal use your phone while driving, even when stopping at a red light or driving past at the moment.

If caught using a mobile device while driving, you risk a £200 fine and six penalty points on your license.

New drivers who have passed their test in the past two years will lose their license altogether.

If you don’t want to mount the mount on your windshield but have nowhere to put your phone for your drive, then this handy fix might be for you.

All you need is a strong elastic band.

As a word of warning, make sure you try this trick before you start your journey, you don’t want to get in trouble while the engine is running.

Most cars will have an air vent in the front of the car, just below the dashboard.

Loop the elastic over the top of the vent and bring the end to the bottom.

Use the pen or screwdriver you’re having trouble getting the elastic back on.

Plug your phone through the ends of the rubber band, with one at the top of the device and the other at the bottom, and it will sit securely on your air vent.

This method should only be used as a last resort, with a mounting clamp suitable for your air vent recommended.

Other ways to keep your phone safe while driving is to use a non-slip dashboard pad.

You won’t be able to see the sat-nav, but you’ll still be able to hear directions.