There are now 31 US states that uphold a "NO TOUCH" law. If you are behind the wheel, this means you CANNOT touch your phone. Including at a RED light. Failure to comply to this law is taking lives every single day. If you are in one of the following states, you are at risk of a ticket if an officer sees you:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C. ,Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts , Michigan, Minnesota , Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia , Washington, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
The "Hands Free Law" forbids drivers to the following, but is not limited to:
*Holding your phone in your hand.
*Reading texts.
*Sending texts.
*Sending voice memos.
*Talking on the phone with your phone in hand.
*Surfing the internet.
*Search music.
*Search playlists.
*Use social media in any matter.
*Record videos.