Am I allowed to use my phone while driving in Norway?
No — holding the phone in your hand while driving is forbidden. Under Traffic Rules §23b hand-held phone use is forbidden; the phone is only allowed if it is fixed in a holder near the steering wheel, and then only to call, answer or hang up — not to type or scroll. The fine is 10,750 kr and 3 points from 15 February 2026. If you get 8 points in 3 years, you lose your licence for 6 months, and during the probation period each penalty counts double. The ban applies even when you are stopped at a red light or in a queue.
📋 The rules
- Forbidden to hold the phone while driving
- Allowed only in a fixed holder near the wheel
- In a holder: only call, answer, hang up
- Fine 10,750 kr + 3 points (from 15 Feb 2026)
- Applies even when stopped at a red light
🔓 Exceptions
- Hands-free calls are allowed
- With hands-free you can control music and audio
- A phone in an approved holder can be used to call, answer and hang up
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Hand-held phone use while driving brings a fine of 10,750 kr and 3 points. Eight points in three years means losing the licence for six months, and in the probation period the points count double.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I use my phone while driving?
No, not hand-held. The phone must be in a holder, and you can only call, answer and hang up.
How much is the fine?
10,750 kr and 3 points from 15 February 2026. The ban applies even when stopped at a red light.
Can I use hands-free?
Yes. Hands-free calls are allowed, and you can control music and audio via hands-free.
Can I type on the phone in a holder?
No. Even in a holder you can only call, answer and hang up, not type or scroll.
What happens if I get more points?
Eight points in three years means losing the licence for six months. In the probation period the points count double.
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