VIC holding portable device

[benf]

is it an offence for a driver hold a mobile phone in hand at a red light - although not using it not for talk or text - just fiddling with it as if holding a banana -
got a fine quoting code 2497 and RR 304 J (1)

 

[Tim W]

Yes. Being stopped at a red light is still "driving".

 

[benf]

Thanks
1. I cant find the infringement code nor the Road rule they quoted - can you please provide it or let me know if they had made a mistake.
is one not allowed to hold anything in hand whilst driving?
what if police mistakenly wrote mixed up family name with given names is it considered a deficient notice and is void?

 

[Rod]

Check the code and road rule again. Are you from Victoria, or mistakenly enter the incorrect State?

In Vic, RR 300 is about using mobiles phones - and yes your description is an offence.

RR 304(J) doesn't exist.