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Countries that ban cell phones while driving
This page lists those countries that have banned the use of a cell phone when driving unless used with some form of hands-free kit.
Country Listing (USA in separate table at the bottom)
Country
Banned
Notes
Australia
Yes
Banned in all states - fines vary though.
Austria
Yes
Fines vary - up to US$22 per incident
Bahrain
Yes
Offenders face fines - possibly prison
Belgium
Yes
Phones can be used without a hands-free unit when the car is stationary - but not while in traffic (such as at traffic lights)
Brazil
Yes
Ban imposed Jan. 2001
Botswana
Being debated
The attorney general is drafting the legislation
Canada
Variable
Banned in Newfoundland (Dec2002) fines up to C$180 - Banned in Québec (Apr 2008) fines up to C$100.
Chile
Yes
China
Yes
Reported to be covered by general "good driving practice" legislation.
Czech Republic
Yes
Denmark
Yes
Ban imposed July 1998 - US$60 fine for infringements
Egypt
Yes
Fines of about US$100 per offence.
Finland
Yes
Ban imposed January 2003 - US$55 fine for infringements
France
Yes
Banned 2003, EUR40 fine per infraction
Germany
Yes
Ban imposed Feb. 2001 - usage allowed without a hands-free unit only when the engine is switched off. Fine of €40 per infraction
Greece
Yes
Hong Kong
Yes
Hungary
Yes
Not often implemented by the police
India - New Delhi
Yes
New Delhi - Ban extended to ban all use of cell phones when driving, including use with a hands-free unit - July 2001
Andhra Pradesh - Ban now enforced with prison sentences
Ireland
Yes
Banned, with a US$380 and/or up to 3 months imprisonment on a third offence. Handsfree kits allowed, although that is subject to review.
Isle of Man
Yes
Banned since July 2000
Israel
Yes
Italy
Yes
Fines of up to US$124 per infraction
Japan
Yes
Ban imposed Nov. 1999
Jersey
Yes
Ban imposed Feb. 1998
Jordan
Yes
Ban imposed Oct. 2001
Kenya
Yes
Ban imposed late 2001
Malaysia
Yes
Mexico
Partial
Ban in Mexico City
Netherlands
Yes
Fines up to €2,000 or two weeks in jail
New Zealand
Being debated
Under debate - consultation being sought from interested parties
Norway
Yes
Fines of over $600 per infraction
Pakistan
Partial
Banned in Islamabad
Philippines
Yes
Poland
Yes
Fine of PLN200 ($100) - can be higher if contested.
Portugal
Yes
Romania
Yes
Russia
Yes
Ban imposed by Prime Minister - March 2001
Singapore
Yes
Slovak Republic
Yes
Slovenia
Yes
South Africa
Yes
South Korea
Yes
Ban imposed July 2001 - US$47 fine + 15 points on the license.
Spain
Yes
Sweden
No
Switzerland
Yes
Taiwan
Yes
If the driver is using a reflective screen on the car, local privacy laws forbid stopping the car for violating the ban.
Thailand
Yes
Bill proposed in May 2000
Turkey
Yes
Turkmenistan
Yes
Signed into law with effect from May 1st 2003, by President Saparmyrat Turkmenbasy
UK
Yes
Banned from December 2003
Zimbabwe
Yes
Ban imposed in Sept 2001, announced via official news agency only though, so not confirmed
USA states breakdown
State
Banned?
Notes
Alabama
No
Alaska
No
Arkansas
Partial
School bus drivers are banned from using a cell phone. Ban on drivers under 18yrs proposed.
Arizona
Partial
A bill to introduce a ban was lost by a 4-3 vote in the Senate Transportation Committee. Bus drivers are banned from using a cell phone
California
Yes
Beginning July 1, 2008, violators face a US$20 fine for a first offense and a US$50 ticket for subsequent infractions. Law passed Sept 2007 bans all under-18s from using a phone at all, even with handsfree kit. Text messaging while driving (inc emails) banned with effect from Jan 1st 2009.
Colorado
No
Teens with restricted licenses are banned - but can only be stopped for another violation first
Connecticut
Yes
Banned with effect from Oct. 2005 - teens are also forbidden from using handsfree kits while moving
Delaware
No
A driver can already be prosecuted for "inattentive driving" - which can include using a cell phone. Studies into the issue have been requested
District of Columbia
Yes
Banned from July 2004
Florida
Partial
State Attorney General said that cities can set local regulations - July 2001. Overturned by Governor Bush..
Georgia
Partial
School bus drivers banned from using cell phones while driving.DeKalb County has fines when crashes can be attributed to driving while using a cellphone.
Hawaii
Partial
Banned in Oahu from 1st July - US$67 fine for first infraction.
Idaho
No
Illinois
Partial
School bus drivers are banned - Chicago and Gary City Council have passed local laws banning driving without a hands-free kit.
Indiana
No
Ban proposed by State Sen. Rose Antich Carr - Jan 2004
Iowa
Being debated
Kansas
No
Bill to introduce ban failed in 2000
Kentucky
No
Louisiana
Partial
Teenagers and new drivers are banned - all drivers banned from text messaging only.
Maine
Partial
Minors and those on learner driving licenses may not use a cell phone while driving
Maryland
No
Bill to ban dropped Feb. 2001. New proposal in the House, proposed by Delegates Arnick and Mandel
Massachusetts
Partial
Bill for most users pending - but bus drivers already banned. Drivers required to keep at least one hand on the steering wheel while holding a phone.
Michigan
No
Minnesota
Partial
Teenagers and provisional drivers are banned - $100 fine plus delays in license upgrades for offenders
Mississippi
No
Legislation prevents local councils enacting their own ban.
Missouri
No
Montana
No
Nebraska
No
Bill planned by State Sen. Jim Cudaback - Jan 2004
Nevada
No
State bill to introduce ban failed April 1999. Local bill in Clark County also blocked Nov. 2001. Nevada state passed bill banning local regulations, March 2003.
New Hampshire
Partial
Not explicitly banned, but you can be prosecuted if using a cellphone when involved in an driving accident.
New Jersey
Yes
Banned from 2004, updated from March 2008 - fine US$100. Bill extended June 2008 to include text messaging.
New Mexico
Partial
Being debated - local ban in the cities of Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos, and Las Vegas
New York
Yes
Ban effective from Nov. 2001
North Carolina
Being debated
Study into the effects of cell phone usage while driving being carried out.
North Dakota
Being debated
Bill proposed by Sen. Harvey Tallackson, D-Grafton, Feb 2005
Ohio
Partial
The City of Cleveland is discussing a ban. Ban in place in Brooklyn.
Oklahoma
No
Bill to introduce ban failed in May 1999. Legislation prevents local councils enacting their own ban.
Oregon
Partial
Ban applies to teenagers only.
Pennsylvania
Partial
Local cities have their own laws - state legislation pending
Rhode Island
No
Governor Almond rejected a ban - July 2001. School buses are banned from using a cell phone. Proposal for a ban being debated, April 2004.
South Carolina
Partial
Bill to ban holders of a beginner's permit, conditional or special restricted driver's license passed by House committee, April 2008
South Dakota
No
Tennessee
Partial
School buses are banned from using a cell phone
Texas
No
Senate Bill 154 proposed. If passed would come into effect from 2008. A previous attempt in 2005 failed
Utah
No
Bill to introduce ban failed March 1998. Highland city planning a ban - Feb 2005
Vermont
No
Virginia
Partial
Bill banning minors passed Jan 2005. Bill banning 16-17yr olds with conditional licenses passed March 2007
Washington
Yes
Ban imposed, to come into effect from July 2008. Driving while sending text messages separately banned with effect from Jan 1st 2008
West Virginia
No
Bill proposed in 1999, but never debated
Wisconsin
No
Bill to introduce ban failed in April 1998. Bill to ban younger drivers only being debated.
Wyoming
No
Bill proposed by Rep. Floyd Esquibel but not debated
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