Phone & Distracted Driving Laws, by state.
Whether handheld phone use and texting are banned for all drivers, additional restrictions on minors, and first-offense fines.
| State | Phone Handheld Law | Phone Texting Law | Phone Minor Total Ban | Phone First Offense Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | conditional | yes | yes | – |
| Illinois | yes | yes | yes | – |
| Nevada | yes | yes | no | – |
| Oregon | yes | yes | yes | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | no | yes | no | $50 |
| South Carolina | yes | yes | – | – |
| Virginia | yes | yes | – | – |
Tap a state for source citations and full Phone & Distracted Driving Laws detail.