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Mobile Phone Laws While Driving in Netherlands 2025

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Using a handheld phone while driving in the Netherlands costs €380. This applies to all road users including cyclists (€160). Only hands-free systems are permitted.

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Mobile phone laws in Netherlands

Fines

Road UserFine
Drivers€380
Cyclists€160
Moped riders€380
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What's prohibited

  • Holding phone while driving
  • Using phone while cycling
  • Texting at traffic lights

What's allowed

  • Hands-free systems
  • Phone in cradle for navigation
  • Voice commands

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