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NHTSA’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and the legal consequences – including fines – of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel.
- Cell Phone Laws
NHTSA’s 2021 national observation survey found 2.5% of...
- Cell Phone Laws
Many states now have laws against texting, talking on a cell phone, and other distractions while driving. You can visit the Governors Highway Safety Association to learn about the laws in your state.
NHTSA’s 2021 national observation survey found 2.5% of drivers on the road at any given moment were talking on a handheld cell phone (NCSA, 2022). NHTSA currently estimates that 7.6% of drivers are using some type of phone (handheld or hands-free) in a typical daylight moment.
25 kwi 2024 · Individual states and the U.S. Federal Government have taken steps to prevent distracted driving. These steps include laws regarding cell phone use while driving, campaigns, guidelines, and regulations.
30 wrz 2024 · Handheld bans are laws that allow the use of mobile devices while driving only in handsfree mode—usually through voice communication or by activating with a single tap or swipe. A growing number of states also include a prohibition to access, view or read non-navigation related content.
28 lip 2021 · As of January 2020, 18 of 50 US states comprehensively banned almost all handheld cellphone use while driving, 3 states and the District of Columbia banned calling and texting, 27 states banned texting on a handheld cellphone, and 2 states had no general cellphone ban for all drivers.
5 mar 2024 · Section 8M generally prohibits a person under 18 from holding a mobile phone, hands-free mobile phone, or mobile electronic device in their hand, and from using it, while operating a vehicle. A first offense results in a $100 fine and a 60-day license or permit suspension.
