Phone use with stationary vehicles in France

[Fred]

Thanks Fred.  As ever a mine of information.

One thought though; does the fine still apply if you have pulled over to use the phone and switched the engine OFF?

I know in the UK it is a treasonable offence to pull over and to leave the motor running whilst you make the call.  But if you switch the engine off you are not deemed to be in control of the car.

Just wondering....

I'm sure the law in France will be much more complicated because this is err....France.

The way I read it Admiral is that "If you are in charge and able to drive the vehicle" then yes you will still get done. But I'll leave you to challenge the 3 Gendarme that will stop beside you.