Can you get fined for paying with your phone? Yes, and here’s why

fake off – Using the phone while driving, even to pay at the toll, can be punished

Can you be fined for paying at the toll with your phone while driving? This is the question that agitates many people on social networks, and in particular TikTok. In a video published Wednesday which has more than three million views, an Internet user reports the mishap which cost him a fine and “three points” on his license.

The reason? “Use of the telephone while driving”. According to him, the latter had actually just paid at the toll via “Apple Pay”, therefore directly via his smartphone. In the comments, there are many surprised reactions. “But why is there the possibility of paying the toll using Apple Pay then? », asks one of them. “In this case you go to McDonald’s at the drive-through, you pay and you are in violation! ?? », Continues another. On social networks, we find traces of similar anecdotes posted several times.

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It is indeed entirely possible to be penalized for paying using your phone while driving, as explained by Laureen Spira, a lawyer specializing in road law. “From a purely legal point of view, it’s completely prohibited.” And this while certain companies, such as Vinci autoroutes, invite users (…) Read more on 20minutes

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