Be Driving Law-Compliant
Avoid Getting “a Texting While Driving Tickets”
Please note that some states may have Additional Penalties:
- Points added to your driving record,
- License suspension,
- Mandatory driving courses.
* Check with your appropriate authorities
** USA sample
| State | First Offense | Second Offense |
| Alabama | $25 | $50 |
| Alaska | Up to $500 | — |
| Arizona | $75–$149 | $150–$250 |
| Arkansas | Up to $250 | Up to $500 |
| California | $20 | $50 |
| Colorado | $300 | — |
| Connecticut | $200 | $375 |
| Delaware | $100 | $200–$300 |
| Florida | $30 | $60 |
| Georgia | Up to $150 | — |
| Hawaii | $250 | — |
| Idaho | $75 | $150 |
| Illinois | $75 | $100 |
| Indiana | Up to $500 | — |
| Iowa | $45 | — |
| Kansas | $60 | — |
| Kentucky | $25 | $50 |
| Louisiana | $175 | $500 |
| Maine | $250 | License suspension |
| Maryland | Up to $83 | Up to $140 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | $250 |
| Michigan | $100 | $200 |
| Minnesota | $120 | $300 |
| Mississippi | $100 | — |
| Missouri | $85 | — |
| Montana | No state law | — |
| Nebraska | $200 | $300 |
| Nevada | $50 | $100 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $250 |
| New Jersey | $200–$400 | $400–$600 |
| New Mexico | $25 | $50 |
| New York | Up to $200 | Up to $250 |
| North Carolina | $100 | — |
| North Dakota | $100 | — |
| Ohio | $150 | — |
| Oklahoma | $100 | — |
| Oregon | Up to $1,000 | Up to $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | — |
| Rhode Island | $100 | $150 |
| South Carolina | $25 | — |
| South Dakota | $100 | — |
| Tennessee | Up to $50 | — |
| Texas | $25–$99 | $100–$200 |
| Utah | Up to $750 | — |
| Vermont | $100–$200 | $250–$500 |
| Virginia | $125 | $250 |
| Washington | $136 | $234 |
| West Virginia | $100 | $200 |
| Wisconsin | $20–$40 | $50–$100 |
| Wyoming | $75 | — |
Texting while Driving Laws
Texting & driving laws specifically prohibit the act of sending, reading, or writing text messages.
Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving laws are broader and cover any activities that divert attention from safe driving.
Hands-Free Laws
These laws allow drivers to use their phones but only through hands-free technology.