Claim: It is illegal for a front-seat passenger to use a mobile phone in a moving vehicle in Queensland.
Fact-check: Queensland hasn't curbed car passengers using mobile phones
Verdict: mostly false. there is no law preventing passengers from using mobiles, although the driver can be fined if the screen is visible to them.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2021-11-18T00:00:00