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Laws on this vary pretty wildly by location - some places fine you just for holding your phone even if you're not actively using it, while others only penalize you if you're actively texting or calling. In most US states and UK, you can get dinged with a ticket and points on your license for distracted driving if an officer catches you with your phone in hand, even at a red light. The fines usually range from $100-$300 or so depending on where you are, and repeat offenses often mean higher penalties. Best bet is to just toss it in a cup holder or glove compartment before you start driving! 📱
Most jurisdictions actually do penalize you for simply holding your phone while driving, not just for active use - the person above is a bit off on that. Where I am, it's an automatic fine just for having it in your hand, regardless of whether you're texting, calling, or just checking the time!
The UK actually doesn't have a blanket ban on just holding your phone - you're only breaking the law if you're using it in a way that distracts you, which is pretty vague and gives cops a lot of wiggle room. Most other countries are stricter though, and honestly the safest move is just mounting it or leaving it alone, since even holding it can get you pulled over in places like the US or Australia where the rules are clearer cut.
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