The current laws mean you can absolutely lose your licence by using your phone whilst behind the wheel. If you are a new driver who has held their licence for less than two years and get caught using your phone, you will receive 6 points and be disqualified from driving. If you have been driving for more than two years, you have to accumulate 12 points before you are disqualified however, if you break the law you can still be fined and it is likely that your insurance premium will rise.