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Penalties for using a mobile phone while driving.
In March 2017, the penalties for using a handheld phone at the wheel got tougher. Understand what the law permits using this guide, presented by inspector Fr...
You cannot send or receive electronic messages while driving in Texas. Drivers with learner's permits are prohibited from using cellphones in the first six months of driving. Using any handheld device in your vehicle in a school zone is illegal.
Generally, it is illegal in Texas to use a cell phone while you are operating a motor vehicle, unless you have a hands-free function. In simple terms, it means you will be unable to talk, read, text, or send emails while driving.
Since 2017, texting while driving has been banned in Texas under Section 545.4251 of the Texas Transportation Code. Using a cell phone while driving is only allowed if it is set up as a hands-free device. Here are key Texas laws regarding cell phone use while driving that you should be aware of.
You cannot send or receive electronic messages while driving in Texas. Drivers with learner's permits are prohibited from using cellphones in the first six months of driving. Using any handheld device in your vehicle in a school zone is illegal.
