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  2. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one in five crashes involves driver distraction, and drivers who use cell phones in their vehicles have a higher risk of collision, whether holding the phone or using a hands-free device.
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This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, tablets, music and gaming devices. A 'stand-alone electronic device' is a portable device other than a portable wireless communication device that stores audio or video data files to be retrieved on demand by a user. It will be against the law, while driving, to.

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Every day, 9 people die in the U.S. because of distracted driving. It’s a growing epidemic… and it’s entirely preventable.

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Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents leading to injury and even death.

To combat the epidemic, states across the country have implemented laws targeting distracted driving habits.

It is important to remember that even if states do not have laws directly related to distracted driving, the act of driving distracted leads to driving behavior that is illegal, such as reckless driving and other traffic violations.

Commercial Drivers—Hand-Held Ban

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibits ALL commercial drivers from using hand-held mobile devices.

States A-I

Alabama

  • Reading or writing text messages, e-mails, and instant messages is illegal in Alabama.
  • In Alabama, if you are 16 or 17 years old and have only held your license for under 6 months, it is illegal for you to use your cell phone or mobile device at any time while driving.

Alaska

It is illegal to text and drive in Alaska.

Arizona

  • School bus drivers are banned from using cell phones while driving a school bus.
  • Major cities such as Phoenix and Tucson have also adopted additional texting laws, prohibiting drivers from sending and reading texts while operating a motor vehicle.

Arkansas

  • Texting and driving is not permitted in Arkansas.
  • Drivers under 18 years old are NOT allowed to use a cell phone while driving for any reason other than an emergency.
  • A Class D licensed driver who is between 18 and 20 years old can:
    • Use hands-free devices while driving.
    • ONLY use a hand-held device for emergencies.
  • School bus drivers are PROHIBITED from using cell phones while driving.
  • Drivers 21 years old and older are prohibited from using a hand-held device in any school zone or work zone.

California

  • The Wireless Communications Device Law states NO DRIVER in California may write, send, or read text messages while behind the wheel.
  • Drivers 18 years old and older may use hands-free devices while driving.
  • Drivers under 18 years oldANDschool bus drivers are prohibited from using any type of mobile device while driving.

Colorado

  • Colorado bans all drivers from texting and driving.
  • Except for emergencies, drivers under 18 years oldMAY NOT use any mobile device while driving.

Connecticut

  • Use of any hand-held device while driving, including texting, is illegal in Connecticut.
  • Drivers who are under 18 years oldCANNOT use a cell phone or other mobile device for any reason other than an emergency.
  • Motorists over 18 years old may only use hands-free cell phones while driving.

Delaware

  • In Delaware, drivers are not allowed to use a handheld mobile device in any way (including texting and driving).
  • Drivers with a Graduated Driver's License, as well as school bus drivers, are completely PROHIBITED from using mobile devices while driving.

Florida

Current Florida laws restrict some uses of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle.

These include:

  • Texting or typing on any handheld wireless communication device.
  • Reading data on a wireless communication device.

Georgia

  • All drivers are prohibited from operating a wireless communication device or stand-alone electronic device while driving unless it is being used 'hands-free' with a voice command via an earpiece, headphone device or device worn on the wrist.
  • Drivers under 18 years oldANDschool bus driversCANNOT use a wireless communication device or stand-alone electronic device while driving even if it is 'hands-free'

Hawaii

  • It is illegal to use hand held mobile devices while driving in Hawaii.
  • For drivers under 18 years old, this ban also includes hands-free devices.

Idaho

It is illegal to text and drive in Idaho.

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Illinois

  • Driving while using a hand-held device is against the law in Illinois.
  • Drivers who are 19 years old and older CAN use hands-free devices while driving.

Indiana

  • You are not allowed to text and drive in Indiana.
  • Anyone with a probationary license (issued to drivers who are under 21 years old), CANNOT use any sort of wireless device while driving whether it is hands-free or not.

Iowa

  • Texting while driving is illegal in Iowa.
  • Any driver who is younger than 18 years oldCANNOT use a phone or other type of mobile device while driving.

States K-N

Kansas

  • It is against the law to text and drive in Kansas.
  • Drivers with either a learner's permit OR graduated licenseMAY NOT use mobile devices at all while driving.

Kentucky

  • All drivers are prohibited from texting and driving.
  • Drivers who are under 18 years oldCANNOT use mobile devices while driving.

Louisiana

  • Texting while driving is illegal in Louisiana.
  • Drivers with a learner's permit OR an intermediate license may use hands-free devices; HOWEVER, anyone under 17 years oldMAY NOT use any type of mobile device while driving.

Maine

  • It is illegal for anyone to text and drive in Maine.
  • If you are under 18 years old, you are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving.
  • All learner permit and intermediate license holders are banned from cell phone usage.

Maryland

  • The use of handheld devices while driving is against the law in Maryland.
  • Drivers who hold a permit or provisional license holders and anyone younger than under 18 years oldMAY NOT use any type of mobile device while driving.

Massachusetts

  • It is illegal to text and drive in Massachusetts.
  • The state also PROHIBITS anyone under 18 years old from using any type of mobile device while driving.

Michigan

  • It is against the law to text and drive in Michigan.
  • Young drivers with either a Level 1 OR Level 2 Graduated Driver License, are NOT permitted to use mobile devices while driving.

Minnesota

  • Texting and driving is illegal in Minnesota.
  • School bus drivers ANDany driver under 18 years oldMAY NOT use any type of mobile device while driving.
  • Learner permit holders, Provisional license and permit holders are banned from all cell phone usage.

Mississippi

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  • In Mississippi, it's against the law for novice drivers (intermediate license, temporary driving permit/license) to text and drive.
  • School bus driversCANNOT use cell phones in any way while on the road.

Missouri

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Texting while driving is illegal for anyone 21 years old or younger in Missouri.

Montana

Texting while driving is illegal in certain MT municipalities, but not state-wide.

Nebraska

  • It's against the law to text and drive in Nebraska.
  • All drivers with a graduated driver's license are PROHIBITED from driving and using a hand-held mobile device in any way.

Nevada

In Nevada, it's illegal to use a hand-held wireless communications device (for texting OR calling) while driving.

New Hampshire

  • Any use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is illegal in New Hampshire.
  • Drivers younger than 18 years oldCANNOT use cell phones while driving (including hands-free devices).

New Jersey

  • New Jersey prohibits any use (texting OR talking) of a hand-held mobile device while driving.
  • Additionally, drivers with any version of a graduated driver's licenseMAY NOT use a cellular device in any way (including hands-free interactions).

New Mexico

  • In New Mexico, texting while driving is illegal.
  • Anyone under 18 years old isPROHIBITED from using a cell phone (in any way) while driving.

New York

It's against the law to use a hand-held mobile device (texting AND talking) while driving in New York.

North Carolina

  • North Carolina law prohibits texting and driving.
  • Drivers under 18 years old MAY NOTuse a cell phone while driving, unless there's an emergency.

North Dakota

  • In North Dakota, it's illegal to text and drive.
  • Drivers who are younger than 18 years old are NOT allowed to use cell phones for any reason.

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Ohio

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  • It's against the law to text and drive in Ohio.
  • Drivers younger than 18 years oldMAY NOT use a cell phone in any way.
  • Drivers over 18 years old may use a handheld device in limited scenarios. Please consult the Ohio statutes for details to be sure you are using your handheld device in accordance with Ohio law.

Oklahoma

  • Texting while driving is against the law in Oklahoma.
  • Any use of a hand-held mobile device is PROHIBITED for drivers with an OK learner's permitORintermediate license.

Oregon

  • In Oregon, it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile device in any way (texting OR talking) while driving.
  • Only drivers who are 18 years old and over can use hands-free devices while driving.

Pennsylvania

Texting while driving is against the law in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

  • It's illegal to text and drive in Rhode Island.
  • Additionally, anyone under 18 years old is NOT allowed to use a cell phone (in any way) while driving, unless there's an emergency.

South Carolina

South Carolina law prohibits texting while driving.

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South Dakota

  • It's against the lawto text while driving in South Dakota.
  • Those holding a SD learner's permitORrestricted minor's permitMAY NOT, in any way, use a cell phone while driving.

Tennessee

  • Texting and driving is illegal in Tennessee.
  • Drivers with a TN learner's permitORintermediate driver's licenseare PROHIBITED from using a cell phone while driving.

Texas

  • Texting while driving is banned statewide in Texas.
  • State laws mandate that drivers with TX learner's permits are NOT allowed to use hand-held mobile devices while driving.
  • Additionally, drivers who are younger than 18 years old ANDschool bus drivers in the presence of childrenCANNOT operate a cell phone in any way while driving.

Utah

  • In Utah, texting while driving is against the law.
  • Drivers less than 18 years old are PROHIBITED from using a cell phone while driving, unless faced with an emergency.

Vermont

  • It's against the law to text and drive in Vermont.
  • Drivers who are younger than 18 years old CANNOT use a cell phone at all while driving.

Virginia

  • Texting and driving is illegal in Virginia.
  • Drivers CANNOT use a cell phone or handheld device in any way while driving.

Washington

  • In Washington, it is against the law to use a hand-held communication device (for texting OR talking) while driving.
  • Drivers with an intermediate driver's licenseOR a learner's permit are PROHIBITED from using cell phones (including hands-free devices) while driving.

Washington, D.C.

  • In Washington D.C., it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile device while driving.
  • Additionally, school bus drivers ANDlearner's permit holders are NOT allowed to use a cell phone in any way while operating a vehicle.

West Virginia

  • All drivers in West Virginia are prohibited from using hand-held mobile devices (for texting AND talking) while driving.
  • People younger than 18 years oldMAY NOT use a cell phone in any way while driving a motor vehicle.

Wisconsin

  • In Wisconsin, texting and driving is illegal.
  • Probationary licenseANDinstruction permit holders are PROHIBITED from using a cell phone (in any capacity) while driving.
  • Finally, it's against the law to use a hand-held mobile communication device when driving through a work zone.

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Wyoming

  • Texting while driving is against the law in Wyoming.
  • If you are a new driver, you are also banned from any use of a cell phone, even if you are using a hands-free device

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(1) No driver shall use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a CMV.

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(2) No motor carrier shall allow or require its drivers to use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a CMV.

(b)Definitions. For the purpose of this section only, driving means operating a commercial motor vehicle on a highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Driving does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

(c)Emergency exception. Using a hand-held mobile telephone is permissible by drivers of a CMV when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services.

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[76 FR 75487, Dec. 2, 2011]