Tag Archives: Texting Laws
Kentucky Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Fines and the Hands-Free Debate
Kentucky bans texting while driving but still allows adults to talk on a phone. Here are the $25 and $50 fines, the under 18 ban, and the 2026 hands-free bill.
Mississippi Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting Ban, Social Media and the $100 Fine
Mississippi bans texting and social media on a handheld phone while driving, with a $100 civil penalty. Handheld calls remain legal, and 2026 bills to change the law did not pass.
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.
Montana Distracted Driving Law: Why Montana Still Has No Statewide Texting Ban
Montana is the only state without a statewide texting ban, but some cities ban handheld phones. Here is what happened to Chloe’s Law in 2025 and how to stay safe.
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.
Indiana Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Points
Indiana bans holding or using a phone while driving. Here are the fines, the 4 license points, the under 21 rule, and your rights during a stop.
Colorado Distracted Driving Law: The Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Points
Colorado requires all drivers to go hands-free since 2025. A first offense costs $75 and 2 points, and can be dismissed with proof of a hands-free accessory.