A HAT-TRICK of Newcastle players has been spotted using their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their cars.
England star Anthony Gordon and his Toon teammates Sandro Tonali and Sven Botman were all spotted handling their devices behind the wheel.
Winger Gordon, 23, was spotted queuing at the traffic lights in his £230,000 gray Lamborghini Urus S.
Italian midfielder Tonali, 24, was filmed holding his phone as he drove away after being stuck in traffic.
And Dutch centre-back Botman, 25, used his phone while sitting at traffic lights in his £155,000 Mercedes-Benz G-wagon.
They were all spotted near Newcastle's Darsley Park training ground by fans who approached them and filmed them in their car.
It is illegal to hold and use a cell phone or any other device that can send and receive data while driving a car or motorcycle.
The law still applies when drivers are stopped at traffic lights or waiting in line in traffic.
Breaking the rules can result in six points on a license and a £200 fine.
Nicholas Lyes, from road safety charity IAM Road-Smart, said: “Illegal phone use behind the wheel is distracting and dangerous.
“By 2023, more than 200 people had been killed or seriously injured in collisions caused by phone use.
“The safest option is to put the phone somewhere safe and out of sight.”
A source added: “Using phones while driving is dangerous and irresponsible.
“Footballers are in a position of influence and must help set the highest example.”
Newcastle United declined to comment.
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