At AMTA, we are committed to promoting safe and responsible mobile phone use across Australia, however please check with each state or territory jurisdiction for the most up to date information.Mobile phones are essential tools for
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Using a mobile phone behind the wheel is one of the most common causes of driver distraction — and for heavy vehicle drivers, the risks and responsibilities are even greater. Across Australia, road rules make it clear that you must not hold or
Read moreMobile phones, distraction and heavy vehicles - what the research tells us Last reviewed: 2 October 2025 Mobile phone use behind the wheel remains one of the leading causes of driver distraction, and the risks are amplified for heavy vehicle
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