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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

On 1 December 2003 it became an offence fora driver to: • Speak or listen to a phone call on a handheld phone.

• Send or receive text messages or images.

• Use a handheld device to access any data, including the Internet.

• Hold any electronic device used for "accessing oral, textual or pictorial communications".

Exemptions • A genuine emergency call to 999 "if it would be unsafe fora driver to stop".

• Two-way radio 'press to talk'' microphones.

• Use of hands-free phones. Penalties • £30 fixed-penalty fine.

• Up to £2,500 on conviction.

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