This post is part of a sponsored series. All thoughts are my own.
Last week I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who travels a lot for work, when she made the comment that she never knows if she’s driving a rental car in a state that has hands-free regulations or any type of regulations like that. And it raised a good point. If you’re traveling, you probably want to know what the law is when you are driving as to if you can take a phone call or what-not. So thanks to our friends at this Kentucky Dodge dealer, we’ve got all the details that you need!
States with Hands-Free Laws
So far the following locations have passed hands-free driving laws for all drivers. These locations require all drivers to utilize hands-free devices when using their cell phones or smart devices.
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virgin Islands
- Washington
- West Virginia
It’s important to note that some states have local variance on the restriction, and others limit the usage of hand held devices based on the age of the driver. You can see the full guideline PDF here for those varying factors.
Texting and Internet Use Prohibited
While it would make sense to list all of the states that have prohibited the use of text messaging or internet use while driving, it is simply easier to list those that have NOT prohibited the use of cell phones while driving. There are currently 48 states that ban text messaging and internet use
- Montana
- Missouri (ban is for drivers 21 years old and younger)
GHSA’s Detailed Chart
If you’d like to see a more detailed chart of each state’s guidelines and laws, you can visit the GHSA’s website and see their full PDF here. It’s very helpful especially if you plan on visiting a state you’re unfamiliar with.
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