Tag Archives: Teen Drivers
New Mexico Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Fines and Local Rules
New Mexico bans texting while driving, even at red lights. Here are the $25 and $50 fines, teen and commercial driver rules, and stricter city ordinances.
Hawaii Distracted Driving Law: Mobile Device Rules, Fines and Tips for Visitors
Hawaii bans holding a phone while driving. On Oahu a ticket is $347, or $447 in school or construction zones, and drivers under 18 cannot use a phone at all.
Labor Day Driving Safety 2026: The Holiday Numbers and How to Arrive Safely
Labor Day driving safety for 2026: NSC estimated 434 holiday weekend deaths. Here are the main risks, teen driver data and a simple checklist for safer trips.
Back to School Driving Safety: School Zones, Buses and Teen Drivers
Back to school driving safety: slow down in school zones, stop for buses, keep the phone down, and help teen drivers build safe habits.
Virginia Teen Distracted Driving 2026: Phone Rules, License Limits and Tips for Parents
Virginia teen phone rules for 2026, checked against the Code of Virginia: the handheld ban, provisional license passenger and curfew limits, and what a ticket means.
Maryland Distracted Driving Law 2026: Fines, Jake’s Law and Teen Rules
Maryland bans handheld phone use and texting while driving. Fines run up to $75, $125 and $175, drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, and Jake’s Law adds jail for serious crashes.
Washington DC Distracted Driving Law 2026: Fines, Earbuds and Teen Rules
The Washington DC distracted driving law bans holding a phone while driving, bans earbuds in both ears, and sets a $100 fine. Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all.
Alabama Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, the 2023 Distracted Driving Law and Fines
Alabama’s texting ban and its 2023 distracted-manner law, with fines, points and exceptions, checked against the Code of Alabama.
Utah Distracted Driving Law: What Is Banned, Fines and Jail Risk
Utah bans manually texting, dialing, browsing and video on a phone while driving, but adults may still talk. Here are the fines, jail risk and teen rules.
New Jersey Distracted Driving Law: Fines From $200 to $800 and What Is Allowed
New Jersey bans handheld phone use while driving, with fines from $200 to $800, points and a possible suspension for a third offense. Here is what is allowed.