A self-employed mechanic has avoided a driving ban because of his job, despite using a mobile while driving.
Shaun Jones was driving a Volkswagen Crafter while using a mobile on July 5 of last year in Bradford.
After getting his driving record endorsed with six points, Jones was excused a totting disqualification due to his mitigating circumstances.
Court documents say a ban would have had an impact on his immediate family and his business.
Jones was fined £115 and had to pay £110 in court costs and a £46 victim surcharge.
He has until March 6 to pay the £271 balance.
Jones pleaded guilty to the offence at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court on February 3.