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Click on an orange hotspot to read specific details about that state's hands-free law.

California Connectiuct Washington Hawaii Oahu Hawaii Big Island Wisconsin Illinois Ohaio Washington, D.C. Maryland New Jersey Delaware New York Oregon Philadelphia Texas Texas Washington

California Law

  • Law went into effect on July 1, 2008
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $20

Connecticut Law

  • Law went into effect on October 1, 2005
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $100, 30-day license suspension
    $125 and 30-day license suspension (For minors)

Oahu, Hawaii Law

  • Law went into effect on July 1, 2009
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: Up to $97

Big Island, Hawaii Law

  • Law goes into effect on January 1, 2010
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: Up to $150; up to $500 if it results in a collision causing injury or damage

Wisconsin Law

  • No statewide law in effect
  • Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: Waupaca County (hands-free devices are allowed); Marshfield (hands-free devices are allowed)
  • Fines: Waupaca County - $75; Marshfield - $64.90

Chicago Law

  • Law went into effect on July 1, 2005
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $50

Ohio Law

  • No statewide law in effect
  • Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: Brooklyn (hands-free devices allowed);North Olmsted (hands-free devices allowed); South Euclid (hands-free devices allowed)
  • Fines: Brooklyn - $35-$100; North Olmsted - $75; South Euclid - $100

Maryland Law

  • Beginning October 1, 2010, drivers must use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Secondary offense. Drivers will be stopped and fined only if they are found to be driving unsafely or are in violation of another law
  • Fine: $40; $100 for subsequent offenses

Washington, D.C. Law

  • Law went into effect on July 1, 2004
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $100

New Jersey Law

  • Revised law went into effect on November 2, 2007
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $100

Delaware Law

  • Beginning January 2, 2011, drivers must use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Primary offense. Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $50; increases by $50 for each subsequent offense

New York Law

  • Law went into effect on November 1, 2001
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $100

Oregon Law

  • Law goes into effect on January 1, 2010
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers under 18 cannot use a cell phone while driving at all
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $142 minimum

Pennsylvania Law

  • Law went into effect on November 1, 2009
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Drivers with a phone to their ear will be stopped and fined
  • Fine: $100

Texas Law

  • No statewide law in effect
  • Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: School Zones (hands-free devices are allowed); El Paso (hands-free devices are allowed)
  • Fines: School Zones - up to $200; El Paso - up to $500

New Mexico Law

  • No statewide law in effect
  • Jurisdictions banning cell phone use while driving: Albuquerque (hands-free devices also prohibited);Taos (hands-free devices allowed); Gallup (hands-free devices allowed); Santa Fe (hands-free devices allowed)
  • Fines: Albuquerque - $100; Gallup - $60; Santa Fe - $60; Taos - $50

Washington Law

  • As of June 11, 2010 violation is now a primary offense
  • Drivers have to use a hands-free device, such as a headset, when talking on a cell phone while driving
  • Secondary offense. Drivers will be stopped only if they are found to be driving unsafe or are in violation of other law
  • Fine: $101