That means if the law deems that a passenger is technically supervising another driver, they could be hit with a £200 fine and six points on their licence.
Now drivers can no longer touch their device, take photos or videos, access playlists or use other apps while they drive.
Phone use at traffic lights or in motorway queues will also be seen as illegal under new Highway Code rules.
Anyone using a device while driving faces a £200 fixed fine plus six points added to their driving licence.
Based in New York, Stephen Freeman is a Senior Editor at Trending Insurance News. Previously he has worked for Forbes and The Huffington Post. Steven is a graduate of Risk Management at the University of New York.