Can I be fined for using my phone while driving for work?

No, there is generally no exception made for work necessity; using a handheld mobile phone while driving is prohibited under Maltese road traffic regulations enforced through the relevant Traffic Regulation Ordinance framework, regardless of whether the call is personal or genuinely work-related, and being caught doing so can result in a fine and potentially penalty points against your driving licence, with the underlying rationale being road safety rather than the purpose or urgency of the specific call, meaning a work-related justification does not provide any legal exemption from this prohibition. If you need to make calls while driving for work, the legally compliant approach is to use a properly configured hands-free system that allows you to keep both hands on the wheel and your attention primarily on driving, rather than handling the phone directly, and many employers whose staff regularly drive for work have specific policies and provide appropriate hands-free equipment precisely to ensure this kind of legal compliance while still allowing necessary business communication. Given the genuine legal and, more importantly, safety risk of handheld phone use while driving, it would be worth reviewing your specific work practices and, if you don't already have one, investing in a proper hands-free solution, and separately confirming with your employer whether they have specific policies or equipment provisions addressing this exact situation for staff who drive regularly as part of their role.