Aug 26, 2025 · Now, drivers are forbidden from touching their phones at all, even when completely stopped in traffic or at red lights, unless it’s an emergency, such as calling 911. This aligns New York …

May 27, 2025 · Currently, there are 31 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands, where drivers are prohibited from using hand …

Motorists in more than 31 states should now be aware of strict laws regarding cell phone usage while driving. The laws have been brought in across select states over the past 15 years, with...

Sep 19, 2025 · This guide explains what the “No Touch” law means for New York drivers and how to stay compliant.

Jun 13, 2025 · This new law now makes it illegal to touch your phone or smart device if you are the driver of a vehicle. That means even if you are stopped in traffic or at a red light, you could get fined …

In early June 2025, an online rumor purported that a " touch law " — a law banning the use of handheld cellphones while operating a vehicle — was going into effect across 31 U.S. states as of...

Jun 13, 2025 · See the list of states with no touch or related driving laws below. Pennsylvania is one of the latest states to implement a version of a "no touch" law banning phone and handheld device …

Jun 16, 2025 · We aren't allowed to use a phone, for texting, talking or scrolling while driving. Some however are confused about whether you're allowed to just hold the phone in your hand while your …

Final Thoughts: The “No Touch” Law isn’t just about avoiding tickets — it’s about keeping yourself, your passengers, and others on the road safe. In a fast-paced city like New York, it only takes a second of …

Jun 21, 2025 · An internet rumor that a "touch law" — a law that prohibits any use of handheld cellphones while driving — went into effect across 31 U.S. states as of June 5, 2025, spread online …