State Law Guides (Individual)

Kentucky Distracted Driving Law 2026: 6th Worst State, SB 28 Fails and What Drivers Must Know
Kentucky distracted driving law 2026: 6th worst state, SB 28 Phone-Down Act failed in April, $25 fine, handheld calls still legal, 3 DMV points, and what every driver must know.

Mississippi Distracted Driving Law 2026: Highest Phone Use Rate in America and What Drivers Must Know
Mississippi distracted driving law 2026: highest phone use rate in the nation at 8% of drive time, $100 fine, no handheld ban, preemption law blocks local ordinances, and full guide.

New Mexico Distracted Driving Law 2026: Worst State for the 5th Consecutive Year
New Mexico distracted driving law 2026: worst state 5th straight year, 37% of fatal crashes, $25 first offense fine, 18,344 crashes in 2024, and what every driver must know.

Hawaii Distracted Driving Law 2026: Deaths Jumped 64%, Now 2nd Worst State
Hawaii distracted driving law 2026: deaths jumped 64% making Hawaii 2nd worst state, $300 fine, $400 in school zones, tourist driving rules, and what every visitor must know.

Montana Distracted Driving Law 2026: The Only State With No Ban and Why It Matters
Montana distracted driving law in 2026: the only US state with no statewide ban, SB 359 failed in May 2025, Chloe Worl’s death, local ordinances in 15 locations, and what drivers must know.

Maryland Distracted Driving Law 2026: AI Cameras, Jake’s Law and What Every Driver Must Know
Maryland distracted driving law 2026: $83 fine, Jake’s Law up to $5,000 and jail, AI camera pilot, tiered work zone fines up to $500, and 40% death reduction in 2024 explained.

Washington DC Distracted Driving Law 2026: Complete Guide for Residents and Commuters
Washington DC distracted driving law 2026: handheld ban since 2004, $100 fine, zero deaths in 2024, red light rule, learner permit ban, and what every commuter must know.Washington DC distracted driving law 2026: handheld ban since 2004, $100 fine, zero deaths in 2024, red light rule, learner permit ban, and what every commuter must know.

Alabama Distracted Driving Law 2026: Secondary Enforcement, 67 Deaths and What Every Driver Must Know
Alabama distracted driving law 2026: § 32-5A-350.1 hands-free law is secondary enforcement, 67 deaths in 2022, Huntsville has stricter primary ordinance, and what every driver must know.

Indiana Distracted Driving Law 2026: What Every Hoosier Driver Must Know
Indiana distracted driving law in 2026: IC 9-21-8-59 hands-free rules, the unique under-21 ban, 18887 citations in 2024, fines up to $500, and 4 BMV points explained.

Ohio Distracted Driving Law 2026: What Every Driver Needs to Know
Ohio distracted driving law in 2026: what SB 288 prohibits, the full fine and points structure, the first-offense course option, teen rules, and the two-year cumulative results.