Talk:Restrictions on cell phone use while driving in the United States

Michigan law update
Michigan is hands-free as of January 2022 2601:18F:A80:F3A0:38F6:8316:9FFC:AFA7 (talk) 19:27, 14 August 2022 (UTC)


 * It appears that Michigan is NOT a hands-free state, at least for talking on a cell phone.
 * Texting while driving, however, IS illegal, per the source cited.
 * I am not in or from Michigan. Do any Michiganders want to address this?
 * Thanks! 72.49.80.33 (talk) 11:41, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Ohio’s new law—effective 4 April 2023
Ohio's new cell phone & distracted driving law took effect 4 April 2023.

However, I'm starting a talk page b/c there are several exceptions that are rather ambiguous. It makes one question whether Ohio is a true "hands free" state or not.

For example, it apparently is still legal to talk on your cell phone while driving (& held to your ear), as long as you follow the so-called "one swipe" exception. This is usually not the case in true "hands free" states. JHOhio_47030 21:13, 4 April 2023 (UTC) JHOhio_47030 21:13, 4 April 2023 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maxweljc (talk • contribs)

Is it illegal to drive with my phone on my lap or between my legs?
I am from Indiana and considered doing this but didn’t, and I ended up Googling my question a million times in a million ways. However, the only result I could find was, “Do not drive with a phone in your hand. An alternative is putting your phone in a mount on your dash,” (basically).

This still leaves my question unanswered because I am not using my hands on my phone while I drive, but I am also not using a mount. If I ever put my phone on my lap or set it between my legs, it is to use Apple Maps (not to text or anything else that requires my hands).

What I’ve Read: https://www.in.gov/indot/files/faqfinalhf.pdf

https://www.in.gov/indot/safety/hands-free-indiana/

https://www.fleschnerlaw.com/indianas-distracted-driving-laws/

https://www.mcneelylaw.com/understanding-indianas-hands-free-law/ Mark Funn (talk) 23:49, 6 November 2023 (UTC)