The Law

By State

Alabama

Hand-Held Ban?

All Cell Phone Ban?

School Bus Drivers

Novice Drivers

16, or 17 with Intermediate License for less than 6 months. Primary law.

Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

Hand-Held Ban?

All Cell Phone Ban?

School Bus Drivers

Yes, when passengers are 17 and under. Primary law.

Novice Drivers

Drivers under 18. Primary law.

Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

*Note: Texas has banned the use of hand-held phones in school zones.

Texas Website

One in five crashes involves driver distraction. Drivers who use cell phones in their vehicles have a higher risk of collision than drivers who don’t, whether holding the phone or using a hands-free device.

In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed a statewide ban on using a wireless communications device for electronic messaging while operating a motor vehicle. Texting, as well as reading or writing email, is prohibited while driving in Texas.

Many local areas have passed stricter ordinances which completely limit any cell phone use while driving, so it is the responsibility of drivers to learn the laws in their local areas.

The safest policy is to drive now and use your cell phone later. If you must make a phone call or send a text, pull over. Otherwise, wait until you reach your destination to use the phone.

Cell Phone Prohibitions

Drivers cannot send or receive electronic messages in Texas.
Drivers with learner’s permits are prohibited from using handheld cell phones in the first six months of driving.
Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using wireless communications devices.
School bus operators are prohibited from using cell phones while driving if children are present.
In school zones, all drivers are prohibited from texting and using handheld devices while driving.
Local restrictions: Drivers should become familiar with any ordinances in effect in their local areas. Drivers should contact their local municipality to determine if there are additional laws governing the use of cell phones.

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