In Spain, the traffic law was revised in late 2021 to provide for 6 demerit points vs. the license for holding cell phones while driving. The tougher new traffic rules -- which go into effect in late March 2022 -- also make prosecution of mobile phone offenses easier, as police only have to witness the holding of the phone to write a citation -- not its active use. Fine remains 200 Euros. (View the British distracted driving news page and the International distracted driving news page.) In Spain, a plan to toughen mobile phone laws for drivers is advancing in parliament. The new Traffic, … [Read more...]