Practice question

A driver stops at a red traffic light and picks up their phone to read a text message. Under UAE law, this is:

  1. Permitted because the vehicle is stationary
  2. Permitted if the message is read quickly
  3. Still an offence — phone use is prohibited whenever the engine is running in traffic
  4. Permitted only if the hazard lights are on

Answer: C — Still an offence — phone use is prohibited whenever the engine is running in traffic

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