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Hands-Free Phone Laws by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Which states require hands-free phone use for all drivers, which restrict only novice/teen drivers, and which have no general handheld ban.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: February 2025

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All DriversNovice OnlyNo Ban
No (text ban)Yes (under 17)No
No (text ban)NoPartial
YesNoNo
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text/school)NoPartial
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesNoNo
YesYes (under 19)No
YesYes (under 21)No
Yes (2024)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)NoPartial
Yes (2023)Yes (under 21)No
NoNoYes
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesNoNo
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (GDL)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesNoNo
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
Yes (2023)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (LP/IL)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)NoPartial
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)NoPartial
No (text ban)Yes (LP/IL)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (under 18)No
YesYes (intermediate)No
YesYes (under 18)No
No (text ban)Yes (under 18)No
No (text ban)NoPartial
YesYes (under 18)No

Texting while driving is banned in nearly every state regardless of handheld rules. Watching video and using social media often carry separate penalties.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.