Texting behind the wheel banned in Norway from May 2013

From 2 May 2013, it will be illegal for drivers in Norway to touch their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their vehicle for any other purpose other than accepting a call or hanging up. The tougher laws on the use of mobile phones while driving were outlined by Marit Arnstad, Norway's Transport Minister. It means that text messaging and use of Facebook or other applications will be prohibited for drivers.
March 15, 2013 Read time: 1 min
From 2 May 2013, it will be illegal for drivers in Norway to touch their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their vehicle for any other purpose other than accepting a call or hanging up.

The tougher laws on the use of mobile phones while driving were outlined by Marit Arnstad, Norway's Transport Minister. It means that text messaging and use of Facebook or other applications will be prohibited for drivers.

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