Using iphone whilst driving - UK

[jugglinbob]

Can I press and hold the Home button on my phone (in order to activate the voice control) whilst driving?

It's firmly attached to the car in a position where my hands are still on the wheel, and I don't need to look at it - i.e. it's the same as using controls on the steering wheel to adjust the radio.

I thought it would be, but there are a number of potential offences that this may come under - up to Dangerous driving - huge fine, min 12 months ban, imprisionment... Eeek!

Any thoughts folks? Thanks.

[R1Geezer]

no, you are an evil sinner just to consider the possibility!

[joko]

i used to have a phone that you could set voice operated commands,,,might yours?

you record your own voice and save it and then just say answer or whatever to answer it...

[Panic Button]

My understanding is that as long as it does not require you to hold phone at any point, then yes it is legal.