Danish Court Rules FaceTime While Driving Triggers Driving Ban Even If Phone Is Mounted
Glostrup District Court has issued a conditional driving ban to a driver who used FaceTime on a mounted phone. The ruling confirms that video calls cause dangerous distraction under Danish law.
2026年11月3日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Driving while on a video call can cost you your Danish driving licence. This rule applies even if your phone sits in a proper holder. Glostrup District Court near Copenhagen issued a conditional driving ban to a motorist using FaceTime.
The 46-year-old woman was using FaceTime on Motorring 3 in Glostrup on January 13. Her phone was mounted correctly inside the car. However, police noticed she failed to react to merging vehicles. Other drivers had to brake or speed up to avoid a crash.
The court ruled she ignored essential road safety rules. She received a conditional driving ban and a 2,500 Danish kroner fine. To keep her licence, she must now pass both a theory test and a practical driving test.
Assistant prosecutor Sabrina Berggren emphasised that hands-free calls can still cause dangerous driving. The Danish Road Safety Council also warned that mental distraction is a leading cause of traffic deaths. CEO Jakob Bøving Arendt recommended limiting phone use while driving. This report was published by CPH Post.
Source: The Copenhagen Post
