Employers failing to provide hands free car kits for mobile phones could face prosecutions on health and safety grounds from December, warned legal expenses insurer DAS.
Solicitors at DAS said bosses who `cause or permit' employees to make business calls while driving will be vulnerable to criminal prosecution.
The new laws, which come into effect from 1 December, provide for on-the-spot fines of £30, rising to £1,000 if the case goes to court. They apply to the employer as well as the driver.
DAS said there was also the potential for imprisonment for corporate manslaughter under future legislation.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
