Confusion as to how an offence is committed does not help. Motorists should understand that if they are using their phones to send or receive text messages, pictures or to make or receive calls the offence is committed (if they touch their phones in doing so). Using the phone as a sat nav is another way of committing the offence. It is not a defence in law if the vehicle is stationary in a queue, at traffic lights or not moving for some other reason. So, be warned, simply picking the phone up off the floor and replacing in its holder could be enough to land you with 6 penalty points and a fine.