Mobile Phone Driving Laws by Country 2026: Fines, Bans & Rules [192 Countries + 51 US States]

192

🌍 Countries

🇺🇸 US States

192

📵 Handheld Banned

⚠️ Penalty Points

💰 Fine €200+

leaderboard Top 10 Highest Phone Driving Fines (2026)

These countries have the strictest financial penalties for using a mobile phone while driving:

1 🇨🇦

Canada

€2,200

+3 points

2 🇦🇺

Australia

€1,000

+4 points

3 🇬🇧

United Kingdom

€1,000

+6 points

4 🇳🇴

Norway

€850

+3 points

5 🇸🇬

Singapore

€840

+12 points

6 🇮🇹

Italy

€660

+8 points

7 🇵🇹

Portugal

€600

+3 points

8 🇺🇸

United States

€500

No points

9 🇳🇱

Netherlands

€420

No points

10 🇨🇿

Czech Republic

€400

+4 points

phone_disabled Handheld = Banned

In 192 countries, holding your phone while driving is illegal — even at red lights or in traffic jams. This includes texting, calls, navigation, and even just checking the time. Your phone must be mounted or put away.

bluetooth_audio Hands-Free Rules

Most countries allow Bluetooth, speakerphone, or car integration. However, France bans earphones/earbuds while driving. Some countries require the phone to be physically mounted — holding it on speaker still counts as "handheld".

flag US States Vary

30 of 51 US states require hands-free phone use. All states ban texting while driving. Fines range from $20 to $10,000 depending on state and circumstances. Some states have stricter rules in school/work zones.

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flag Country / State	phone_disabled Handheld	bluetooth Hands-Free	payments Fine	warning Points
🌍 Europe (48) 📵 48 💰 13 ⚠️ 15
🇦🇱 Albania AL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20 - €50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 - €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇩 Andorra AD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €200 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇲 Armenia AM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20 - €50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 - €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇹 Austria AT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €140	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €140 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan AZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30 - €60	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 - €60 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇾 Belarus BY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇪 Belgium BE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€174	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €174 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina BA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50 - €150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 - €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria BG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	6 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 BGN 50 assignment_late Penalty Points 6 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇭🇷 Croatia HR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€130	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €130 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇾 Cyprus CY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€150 - €300	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €150 - €300 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇿 Czech Republic CZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €400	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €400 assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇩🇰 Denmark DK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€200	1 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €200 DKK 1,500 assignment_late Penalty Points 1 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Conditional ban ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇪 Estonia EE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€80	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €80 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇫🇮 Finland FI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇫🇷 France FR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€135	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €135 Fixed fine assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ❌ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Headsets/Earbuds strictly banned update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇪 Georgia GE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇩🇪 Germany DE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €200	1 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €200 Higher if endangering others assignment_late Penalty Points 1 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Fine increases with risk update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇷 Greece GR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension 30-day removal ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇭🇺 Hungary HU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€80 - €150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €80 - €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇸 Iceland IS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇪 Ireland IE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€120	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €120 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇹 Italy IT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€165 - €660	8 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €165 - €660 New 2026 Code assignment_late Penalty Points 8 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension 1-3 months suspension ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Fines triple for repeat offenses update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇻 Latvia LV	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40 - €100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 - €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein LI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇹 Lithuania LT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€60 - €90	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €60 - €90 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇺 Luxembourg LU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€145	2 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €145 assignment_late Penalty Points 2 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇹 Malta MT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇩 Moldova MD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇨 Monaco MC	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€135	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €135 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇪 Montenegro ME	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€60 - €150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €60 - €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇱 Netherlands NL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€420	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €420 2026 standard fine assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description One of the highest fines in EU update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇰 North Macedonia MK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€45	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €45 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇴 Norway NO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€850	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €850 NOK 10,200 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇱 Poland PL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€115	12 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €115 PLN 500 assignment_late Penalty Points 12 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇹 Portugal PT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€120 - €600	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €120 - €600 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension 1-12 month ban ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇷🇴 Romania RO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €200	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €200 assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇷🇺 Russia RU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇲 San Marino SM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇷🇸 Serbia RS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€85	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €85 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇰 Slovakia SK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€100 - €200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €100 - €200 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇮 Slovenia SI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€120	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €120 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇸 Spain ES	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€200	6 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €200 Fixed penalty assignment_late Penalty Points 6 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ❌ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Holding device is the offense update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇪 Sweden SE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€140	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €140 SEK 1,600 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇭 Switzerland CH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€105	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €105 CHF 100 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇷 Turkey TR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€35	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €35 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine UA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom UK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€200 - €1,000	6 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €200 - €1,000 £200 fixed penalty assignment_late Penalty Points 6 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension License loss for new drivers ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description 6 points = new driver ban update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🌎 Americas (35) 📵 35 💰 4 ⚠️ 2
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda AG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina AR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50 - €300	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 - €300 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇸 Bahamas BS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€80	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €80 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇧 Barbados BB	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇿 Belize BZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇴 Bolivia BO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇷 Brazil BR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€60	7 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €60 R$ 293.47 assignment_late Penalty Points 7 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Very Serious offense update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇦 Canada CA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€450 - €2,200	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €450 - €2,200 CAD 615 - 3,000 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Immediate suspension in ON ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Very strict in Ontario/BC update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇱 Chile CL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€60 - €120	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €60 - €120 Ley No Chat assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Suspension possible ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇴 Colombia CO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€110	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €110 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇷 Costa Rica CR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €200 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇺 Cuba CU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇩🇲 Dominica DM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic DO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇨 Ecuador EC	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇻 El Salvador SV	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇩 Grenada GD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇹 Guatemala GT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇾 Guyana GY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇭🇹 Haiti HT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇭🇳 Honduras HN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇯🇲 Jamaica JM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇽 Mexico MX	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40 - €150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 - €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception description Strict in CDMX update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇮 Nicaragua NI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇦 Panama PA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€75	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €75 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇾 Paraguay PY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇪 Peru PE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€45	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €45 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis KN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia LC	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines VC	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇷 Suriname SR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago TT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€135	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €135 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇺🇸 United States US +51 States	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50 - €500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 - €500 Varies by State assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Varies by State ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception description 30+ states require hands-free update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
subdirectory_arrow_right 🇺🇸 US States & DC (51) 📵 Hands-Free Required: 30 📱 Texting Ban Only: 21
└ Alabama AL	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25 - $75	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 - $75 $50 first, $100 second, $150 third+ assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Aug 1, 2012 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Handheld allowed except texting. Under 18 full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Alaska AK	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$500 - $10,000	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $500 - $10,000 Misdemeanor if accident results assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Sep 1, 2012 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description No statewide handheld ban. Texting banned. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Arizona AZ	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$75 - $250	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $75 - $250 $149-$250 subsequent assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2021 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free law effective 2021. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Arkansas AR	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$250 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $250 - $500 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions description Under 18 all phone use banned. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ California CA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$162 - $285	1 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $162 - $285 Base $20 first, $50 subsequent + fees assignment_late Penalty Points 1 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Must be mounted. Under 18 no use at all. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Colorado CO	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$75 - $300	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $75 - $300 $300 for subsequent offenses assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2023 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free law passed 2023. Under 18 full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Connecticut CT	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$150 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $150 - $500 $150 first, $300 second, $500 third assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Oct 1, 2005 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description One of first hands-free states. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Delaware DE	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $300	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $300 $200 second, $300 third+ assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 2, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Handheld ban all drivers. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ District of Columbia DC	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100	2 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 Moving violation points apply assignment_late Penalty Points 2 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2004 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Early adopter of hands-free. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Florida FL	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$60 - $158	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $60 - $158 $30 base + fees, $60 second assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2020 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free required in school/work zones. Points for 2nd offense. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Georgia GA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$50 - $150	1 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 - $150 $50 first, $100 second, $150 third assignment_late Penalty Points 1 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2018 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-Free Georgia Act. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Hawaii HI	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$150 - $300	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $150 - $300 $150 first, $200 second, $300 third assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2013 ✅ Texting banned ❌ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description GPS must be mounted and voice-activated. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Idaho ID	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$75 - $150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $75 - $150 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2020 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free law effective 2020. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Illinois IL	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$75 - $150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $75 - $150 $100-$150 in construction zones assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension 3mo suspension for 3 violations in 2yr event Law Effective Jan 1, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🚧 Work zone double fines description Electronic Communication While Driving law. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Indiana IN	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $500 Class C infraction assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2020 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free law 2020. School zone penalties double. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Iowa IA	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 Simple misdemeanor if accident assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Under 18 full ban. Adults can use handheld for calls. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Kansas KS	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$60	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $60 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🚧 Work zone double fines description Under 18 full ban. Work zone double fines. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Kentucky KY	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 📋 Secondary only block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Secondary enforcement for texting. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Louisiana LA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $500 $500 second offense assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Aug 1, 2021 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions description Hands-free required 2021. School zone double. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Maine ME	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$250 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $250 - $500 $250 first, $500 subsequent assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension 30-day suspension 3rd offense event Law Effective Sep 19, 2019 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-Free Maine law. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Maryland MD	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$83 - $160	1 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $83 - $160 $83 first, $140 second, $160 third assignment_late Penalty Points 1 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Oct 1, 2013 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Jake's Law added points. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Massachusetts MA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $500 $100 first, $250 second, $500 third assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Feb 23, 2020 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free law effective 2020. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Michigan MI	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100 - $200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $200 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting ban only. Level 1-2 license full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Minnesota MN	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$50 - $275	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 - $275 $50 first, $275 subsequent assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Aug 1, 2019 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free law 2019. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Mississippi MS	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25 - $100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 - $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2015 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting ban, no handheld ban. Under 18 full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Missouri MO	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $200 Points for CDL holders assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Aug 28, 2023 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Age 21 and under full texting ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Montana MT	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Oct 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting ban only. No handheld ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Nebraska NE	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$200 - $500	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $200 - $500 $200 first, $300 second, $500 third assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting banned. Under 18 full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Nevada NV	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$50 - $250	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 - $250 $50 first, $100 second, $250 third assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension 6mo suspension on 3rd event Law Effective Jan 1, 2012 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free required. Work zone double fines. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ New Hampshire NH	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $500 $100 first, $250 second, $500 third assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2015 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free required. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ New Jersey NJ	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$200 - $800	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $200 - $800 $200-400 first, $400-600 second, $600-800 third assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension 90-day on 3rd offense event Law Effective Mar 1, 2008 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Primary enforcement. Points on 3rd offense. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ New Mexico NM	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25 - $100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 - $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting banned. No statewide handheld ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ New York NY	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$50 - $450	5 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 - $450 $50-200 first, $50-250 second, $50-450 third assignment_late Penalty Points 5 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension Probationary license revoke event Law Effective Nov 1, 2001 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🚧 Work zone double fines description First state handheld ban. Work zone double. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ North Carolina NC	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Dec 1, 2009 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions description Under 18 full ban. School bus drivers banned. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ North Dakota ND	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Aug 1, 2015 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting ban. Under 18 full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Ohio OH	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$150 - $500	2 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $150 - $500 $150 first, $250 second, $500 third assignment_late Penalty Points 2 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Apr 4, 2023 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Distracted Driving law effective 2023. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Oklahoma OK	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Nov 1, 2015 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions description Texting ban. School zone violations higher. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Oregon OR	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$265 - $2,500	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $265 - $2,500 $1000 if crash involved assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Oct 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Very high fines. Class A violation w/crash = $2500. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Pennsylvania PA	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Mar 8, 2012 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Texting ban primary. Work/school zone enhanced. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Rhode Island RI	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $300	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $300 $100 first, $200 second, $300 third assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jun 1, 2018 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free required. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ South Carolina SC	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jun 9, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed description Texting ban only. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ South Dakota SD	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$100	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 Class 2 misdemeanor if accident assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Texting ban. Under 18 no electronic devices. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Tennessee TN	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$50 - $200	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $50 - $200 $100 in work zones assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2019 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free law 2019. School/work zones stricter. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Texas TX	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$25 - $200	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $25 - $200 $99-200 if accident occurs assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Sep 1, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions description Texting ban primary. Some cities have local handheld bans. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Utah UT	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $750	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $750 Class B misdemeanor if injury assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective May 13, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Manipulating phone banned. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Vermont VT	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $500	2 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $500 $200-500 second, criminal for 3rd assignment_late Penalty Points 2 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Oct 1, 2014 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free required. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Virginia VA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$125 - $250	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $125 - $250 $250 subsequent assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jan 1, 2021 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🏫 School zone restrictions 🚧 Work zone double fines description Hands-free law 2021. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Washington WA	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$136 - $234	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $136 - $234 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 23, 2017 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description E-DUI law. Very strict. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ West Virginia WV	📵 Hands-Free	✅ Allowed	$100 - $200	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $100 - $200 $100 first, $200 subsequent assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2012 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers description Hands-free required. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Wisconsin WI	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$20 - $400	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $20 - $400 $20-40 first, up to $400 repeat assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Dec 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed 👶 Stricter for young drivers 🚧 Work zone double fines description Texting ban. Work zone double. Learner permit full ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
└ Wyoming WY	📝 Texting Ban	✅ Allowed	$75	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range (USD) $75 assignment_late Penalty Points None gavel Enforcement 🚔 Primary (can be stopped) block License Suspension — event Law Effective Jul 1, 2010 ✅ Texting banned ✅ GPS allowed description Texting ban only. No handheld ban. local_shipping CDL Drivers: Federal CDL ban applies update Last Updated: Jan 25, 2026
🇺🇾 Uruguay UY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€60	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €60 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇻🇪 Venezuela VE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
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🇦🇫 Afghanistan AF	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇩 Bangladesh BD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇹 Bhutan BT	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇳 Brunei BN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇭 Cambodia KH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇳 China CN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30 - €100	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 - €100 RMB 200-500 assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception description Heavy point-based deterrence update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇳 India IN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15 - €60	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 - €60 INR 1,000 - 5,000 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension 3-month ban possible ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception description Enforcement rising in metros update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇩 Indonesia ID	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇯🇵 Japan JP	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€120 - €170	3 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €120 - €170 ¥18,000 fixed assignment_late Penalty Points 3 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Suspension for risk ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Very strict "no-look" rules update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan KZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan KG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇦 Laos LA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇾 Malaysia MY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€70	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €70 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇻 Maldives MV	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇳 Mongolia MN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇲 Myanmar MM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇵 Nepal NP	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇵 North Korea KP	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇰 Pakistan PK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇭 Philippines PH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€90 - €400	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €90 - €400 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇬 Singapore SG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€420 - €840	12 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €420 - €840 SGD 600 - 1,200 assignment_late Penalty Points 12 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Court for 2nd offense ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Zero tolerance policy update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇷 South Korea KR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	15 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points 15 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka LK	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇯 Tajikistan TJ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇭 Thailand TH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15 - €30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 - €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste TL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan TM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan UZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇻🇳 Vietnam VN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€35	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €35 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🌍 Africa (53) 📵 53
🇩🇿 Algeria DZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15 - €40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 - €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇴 Angola AO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇯 Benin BJ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇼 Botswana BW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso BF	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇧🇮 Burundi BI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde CV	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇲 Cameroon CM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇫 Central African Republic CF	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇩 Chad TD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇲 Comoros KM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇬 Congo CG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire CI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇩🇯 Djibouti DJ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇬 Egypt EG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10 - €30	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 - €30 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea GQ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇷 Eritrea ER	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇿 Eswatini SZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇪🇹 Ethiopia ET	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇦 Gabon GA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇲 Gambia GM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇭 Ghana GH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇳 Guinea GN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau GW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇪 Kenya KE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€80	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €80 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇸 Lesotho LS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇷 Liberia LR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇾 Libya LY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇬 Madagascar MG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇼 Malawi MW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇱 Mali ML	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇷 Mauritania MR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇺 Mauritius MU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇦 Morocco MA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€45	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €45 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇿 Mozambique MZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇦 Namibia NA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇪 Niger NE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇬 Nigeria NG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇷🇼 Rwanda RW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe ST	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇳 Senegal SN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇨 Seychelles SC	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone SL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇴 Somalia SO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇿🇦 South Africa ZA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€30 - €150	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €30 - €150 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Phone impound (CT) ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇸 South Sudan SS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇩 Sudan SD	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇿 Tanzania TZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇬 Togo TG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇳 Tunisia TN	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€25	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €25 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇺🇬 Uganda UG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇿🇲 Zambia ZM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe ZW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🏝️ Oceania (14) 📵 14 💰 1 ⚠️ 2
🇦🇺 Australia AU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€650 - €1,000	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €650 - €1,000 A$1,252 (QLD) assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Double points periods ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists description Uses AI detection cameras update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇫🇯 Fiji FJ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇮 Kiribati KI	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands MH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇫🇲 Micronesia FM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇷 Nauru NR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand NZ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€85	20 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €85 NZD 150 assignment_late Penalty Points 20 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension 100 pts ban ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception 🚴 Applies to cyclists update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇼 Palau PW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea PG	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇼🇸 Samoa WS	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands SB	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇴 Tonga TO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇹🇻 Tuvalu TV	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇻🇺 Vanuatu VU	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🕌 Middle East (13) 📵 13 💰 3 ⚠️ 1
🇧🇭 Bahrain BH	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€130	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €130 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇷 Iran IR	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇶 Iraq IQ	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€15	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €15 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇮🇱 Israel IL	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€250	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €250 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇯🇴 Jordan JO	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€20	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €20 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇰🇼 Kuwait KW	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€50	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €50 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇱🇧 Lebanon LB	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€40	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €40 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇴🇲 Oman OM	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€130	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €130 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇶🇦 Qatar QA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€130	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €130 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia SA	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€130 - €230	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €130 - €230 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇸🇾 Syria SY	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€10	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €10 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇦🇪 UAE AE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€220	4 pts	expand_more
payments Fine Range €220 AED 800 assignment_late Penalty Points 4 points bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension Impound for 30 days ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception description Strict camera enforcement update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026
🇾🇪 Yemen YE	📵 Handheld Banned	✅ Allowed	€5	—	expand_more
payments Fine Range €5 assignment_late Penalty Points None bluetooth_audio Hands-Free ✅ Allowed block License Suspension — ✅ Emergency calls ✅ Use while parked ✅ Engine off exception update Last Updated: Jan 24, 2026

help_outline Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has the highest fine for using phone while driving?

Norway has Europe's highest phone driving fine at €850 (NOK 10,200). Canada can reach €2,200 (CAD 3,000) in some provinces. The UK fines up to £1,000 (€1,200) if taken to court. Australia's Queensland charges A$1,252 (€750). Singapore imposes up to SGD 1,200 (€840) plus vehicle impound.

Can I use my phone at red lights or in traffic jams in Europe?

No. In virtually all European countries, using a handheld phone while stopped at traffic lights or in traffic jams is illegal. The law applies whenever you're in control of a vehicle with the engine running. You must be fully parked with the engine off to legally use your phone. Exceptions exist only for genuine emergencies (calling 112/999).

Is hands-free phone use legal while driving?

Yes, hands-free use (Bluetooth, speakerphone, car integration) is legal in 192 countries. However, France and Spain ban ALL earphones/earbuds while driving. Police can still fine you for 'driving without due care' if distracted. Your phone must be mounted — holding it on speaker still counts as 'handheld' in most countries.

What are the penalty points for phone use while driving in the UK?

In the UK, using a handheld phone while driving results in a £200 fixed penalty and 6 penalty points on your license. New drivers (within 2 years of passing) face automatic license revocation at 6 points. If taken to court, fines can reach £1,000 (€1,200) with potential driving ban.

Which US states have hands-free cell phone laws?

30 US states currently require hands-free phone use while driving. This includes California, New York, Georgia, Texas (texting only), Florida (school/work zones), and many others. Fines range from $20 to $500 depending on the state. Most states ban texting for all drivers.

Which European countries have the strictest phone driving laws?

The strictest European countries are: Norway (€850 fine + 3 points), Netherlands (€420 flat fine), UK (€200-1,200 + 6 points + new driver ban), Italy (€165-660 + 8 points + 1-3 month suspension), and Poland (€115 + 12 points). France bans all earphones/earbuds entirely.

Do phone driving fines from abroad affect my home license?

Generally no — penalty points from abroad don't transfer to your home license. However, you must pay foreign fines or face consequences when returning to that country. EU countries share fine enforcement through the Cross Border Enforcement Directive, meaning unpaid fines can be pursued in your home country.

Can I use my phone for GPS navigation while driving?

Yes, but only if your phone is properly mounted in a cradle and you don't touch it while driving. Set your destination before you start driving. Holding your phone for navigation — even just glancing at it — is illegal in countries with handheld bans. Voice-activated navigation is the safest legal option.

What is the phone driving fine in Germany?

Germany fines €100-200 for using a handheld phone while driving, plus 1 penalty point. The fine increases if you endanger others or cause an accident. Cyclists are also covered by this law. Germany's strict enforcement includes using telephoto lenses to catch offenders.

Are cyclists banned from using phones while riding in Europe?

Yes, in many European countries including Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the UK, cyclists face the same handheld phone ban as drivers. Fines for cyclists are typically lower but still significant — Netherlands charges cyclists €140 for phone use while cycling.

What happens if I cause an accident while using my phone?

Causing an accident while using a phone typically results in: (1) dramatically increased fines, (2) criminal charges for dangerous driving, (3) automatic license suspension, (4) insurance claim denial or increased premiums, and (5) potential imprisonment for serious injuries or death. Phone records can be subpoenaed as evidence.

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This comprehensive database covers mobile phone driving laws, handheld bans, hands-free rules, fines, and penalty point systems for 192 countries worldwide plus all 51 US states. Data is compiled from official government sources, transportation authorities, and legal databases. We update this information regularly to reflect the latest changes.

Note: Laws may differ for commercial vehicle drivers, learner drivers, or specific vehicle categories. Some jurisdictions have stricter local rules.

Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, laws change frequently. Always verify current regulations with local authorities before traveling. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Sources: European Commission Road Safety, ADAC, RAC, national transport ministries, official government gazettes, US state DMV websites, GHSA (Governors Highway Safety Association).

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Which country has the highest fine for using phone while driving?

Can I use my phone at red lights or in traffic jams in Europe?

Is hands-free phone use legal while driving?

What are the penalty points for phone use while driving in the UK?

Which US states have hands-free cell phone laws?

Which European countries have the strictest phone driving laws?

Do phone driving fines from abroad affect my home license?

Can I use my phone for GPS navigation while driving?

What is the phone driving fine in Germany?

Are cyclists banned from using phones while riding in Europe?

What happens if I cause an accident while using my phone?

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