Texting and Phone Fines (Driving) by State
First-offense fine for texting or handheld phone use while driving, subsequent-offense fines, and license point assessments.
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| First Offense | Subsequent | License Points |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $50-$75 | 2 pts |
| $500 | $1,000 | No pts |
| $75-$149 | $150-$250 | No pts |
| $25-$50 | $50-$100 | 0 pts |
| $20+ | $50+ | 1 pt (2nd) |
| $300 | $300 | 4 pts |
| $200 | $375-$625 | 1 pt |
| $100 | $200-$300 | No pts |
| $30 | $60 | 3 pts (2nd) |
| $50 | $100-$150 | 1-3 pts |
| $250 | $300 | No pts |
| $75 | $75-$200 | No pts |
| $75 | $100-$150 | No pts |
| $500 | $500 | No pts |
| $45 | $45+ | No pts |
| $60 | $60+ | No pts |
| $25 | $50 | 3 pts |
| $500 | $1,000 | No pts |
| $50-$250 | $250-$500 | Yes |
| $83-$160 | $160 | 1-3 pts |
| $100 | $250-$500 | Surcharge |
| $100 | $200+ | 1 pt |
| $50+ | $275+ | No pts |
| $25 | $25 | No pts |
| $200 | $500 | 2-4 pts |
| No state law | N/A | N/A |
| $200 | $300-$500 | 3 pts |
| $50 | $100-$250 | 4 pts |
| $100 | $250-$500 | No pts |
| $200-$400 | $400-$800 | 3 pts |
| $25 | $50 | No pts |
| $50-$200 | $50-$250 | 5 pts |
| $100 | $100 | No pts |
| $100 | $100 | No pts |
| $150 | $250-$500 | 2 pts |
| $100 | $100 | No pts |
| $265 | $440 | No pts |
| $50 | $50 | No pts |
| $100 | $150-$250 | No pts |
| $25 | $50 | No pts |
| $100 | $200 | No pts |
| $50 | $100 | No pts |
| $25-$99 | $100-$200 | No pts |
| $100 | $750-$2,500 | 50 pts |
| $162 | $282-$500 | 2-5 pts |
| $125 | $250 | 3 pts |
| $136 | $234 | No pts |
| $100 | $200-$300 | 3 pts (2nd) |
| $20-$400 | $20-$400 | 4 pts |
| $75 | $75 | No pts |
| $100 | $100+ | Yes |
All states except Montana ban texting while driving. 30+ states ban all handheld phone use (hands-free required). Commercial drivers are subject to stricter federal rules (49 CFR §392.80, §392.82). Fines and points listed are baselines; commercial license holders and habitual offenders face enhanced 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.