Road Offences Act 2018 was introduced in NSW. It pra of a mobile phone whilst driving is an offence. In the definition section (81), the term 'us communicating with the mobile phone in any way whatsoever.

The same section defines a 'mobile phone' as being, amongst other things, an electron communicate with another person or user The word 'driving' is defined as being in cor on the road! The Minister in the second reading speech said that the purpose of the leg reduce the rate of motor accidents caused by the use of mobile phones: They are a me car drivers and we intend to do something about it." In each of the following cases, the prosecuted under s 114.

1) Jamie was using her mobile GPS to find the address of Oishi, her favourite.

2) In order to ensure his mobile was turned off while driving, 

3) Mimi was talking on her mobile while she was in her car, which was parked on the engine was on. 

How would you decide these cases? Provide reasons to support your answers.

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1 Yes Jamie can be prosecuted for Offence under Section 114 of the Road Offences Act2018 The reason ... View the full answer