Can People Use Their Cell Phones While They Are Driving In Your Country?

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NearlyNapping · Accepted Answer

In the US that's all state law. I know it's illegal in a lot of states, but I don't know about all. I also get the impression that the enforcemnt varies considerably.

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in my state, but it's extremely common to see people doing it. Usually they are doing something that I already known they're using the phone before I even look.

Maybe after some of these people get thrown in prison for vehicular homicide, then people will get a clue that they aren't supposed to do it for real.

My neighbor is REALLY bad at it, to the point where I almost don't even like riding with her. I remember a time when she almost missed turning on our own street. Then when she realized it, she was almost too far past the street to turn. She suddenly turned in front of someone who had to hit the brakes. Then when she got around the corner she stayed on the phone the rest of the way home. The close call didn't even phase her.

Craftsman · Accepted Answer

People in my part of the USA cannot legally use cell phone for voice, text, or browsing, while operating a vehicle. Any visual distraction in the front seat is illegal. That's why the kid-lets have to watch their movies in the back seat only.
From a physical standpoint, yes, people can. As said, it is a ticket-able offense at minimum, and will enhance, or increase, the amount of penalty if found to be in use at the time of the incident. The legal opinion here is that it is dangerous to the people outside the vehicle, the passengers in the vehicle, and the driver.
Even in areas where such activity is legal (though those are falling a way rapidly) the activity is discouraged, and will enhance any penalties and insurance fees, and reduce the amount of any settlements (due to shared liability/guilt laws).
Best approach: Turn off the daggum phone while driving!

aWes0MeNeSs · Accepted Answer

I'm in the US and while it's illegal, it certainly isn't enforced enough. Unfortunately, a lot of people have died or sustained horrible injuries as a result of texting and driving. People still don't take it seriously enough and believe that they're better drivers than everyone else and can handle it too, until they end up killing someone because of it.

BlackRoseFairy · Accepted Answer

If you have the phone in your hand or talking via handsfree, you get your driving licence and licence plates confiscated for 2 months.
It is only allowed to make a call if the phone is on a base and the call is on speaker.

Moonchild714 · Accepted Answer

In the USA it's illegal but many do it's hard for cops to prove with a simple traffic stop. The only time they will subpeona phone records and confiscate the phone is if there was an accident.

Teahappy · Accepted Answer

Yes, but no.  In Austin, TX it is against the law. Same in Utah, it is against the law.  However, in different states and cities it's allowed

CoffeeWC · Answer

It's illegal, but people still do it anyway

SoWhAt249 · Answer

Illegal is Macedonia, but people do use them. However there are days when the police are more common on the streets and if they see you, the penalty is up to €150, which for some people is like half their salary. We still don't have many artificial radars and cameras on the streets, so many things like this just slip by. And hence, the people are not afraid.

Chadnelson1973 · Answer

I don't think it should be done as it's unsafe. So those that do need to have Bluetooth in their cars.

Also for those places that have a ban on cellphone use while driving that seems to be exempt for be police and other law enforcement agencies.
I don't think they should be exempt as cellphone use while driving is still dangerous there is no special training for cops to use their cellphone or laptop while driving infact it's more dangerous when they do it. Dangerous is dangerous weather it's a citizen or a police officer.

donnny2367764 · Answer

They never should... matter of fact I am encouraging the idea of carrying out some type of protocol to disable cell phones while in the drivers seat... any other occupant can do as they wish but it is likely to never happen since a lot of older vehicles on the road are still allowed in the US... my idea is mechanical, with no data collecting or carrier tower tampering or invasion of privacy... which is what all newer features of vehicles tend to have

JimRSmith · Answer

It's legal if it's hands free, but to actually take a call on a phone, no, and it's been illegal for quite a long time, now. Obviously it still happens.

Red_Arrow · Answer

Not uniform across the US. Different states have different laws. Most moving to allowing ONLY in hands free mode. (Which does not stop police, and fire and EMT personnel from speeding in and out of traffic using their phones and computers.)

hydropump500 · Answer

EU, Lithuania - illegal, but people still use. I guess thats our era problem everywhere. :/

jackdaw2345 · Answer

It's a traffic offence in my country and people have to pay fine for that. And doing this repeatedly in a short period can result in ban of driver's license. But nowadays there are Apple carplay and android auto so that you can connect your to the car's infotainment system and use it. And others use Bluetooth headphones or smart watch's. So People rarely hold phones and talk or chat and police also rarely catch such offender's.

BIGGESTD39 · Answer

No but they do I'm a truck driver. I looked over 1 daughter and saw a man with his feet up on the dash and texting so please be aware of the dumb asses out there

dwiller943 · Answer

Nope. But dumb self-centered people do it anyways.

zagor · Answer

It varies by state. But here it is illegal unless hands-free - fortunately my car has a build-in microphone that connects with bluetooth.

arabgoddess · Answer

Oh hell no! The fine is $360 and if you get caught again it's double!!

sawno · Answer

Can? Yes. Do? Yes. Should? Only in heavy traffic jams. May? No.

Whitewolf24 · Answer

Nope and you shouldn't be allowed too. It gets people killed.

Annie12234 · Answer

I don’t know because I don’t live in America sorry😂🙈😬

mattmilano66 · Answer

It is illegal in Italy but people do it all the time. So bad.

Malcom_Reynolds · Answer

In Canada we have a distracted driving law. It's not technically specific to cell phones, but reading between the lines that's definitely what it's meant for.

pleasestopthis · Answer

It's illegaland people can get tickets if they get caught.

Anonymous · Answer

Morally: NOOOO Legally: No one care about law Personally: how can anyone pull off this stunt without dying!!!

Quidthonian · Answer

No. You need to have a hands free kit installed in the vehicle.  The car in the picture is a 1989 Mercedes Benz (W124-model). The instrument cluster gave it away.

Maraneva · Answer

Technically, anyone can do it, anywhere in the world as long as they manage to not go under the wheels of a semi🤷

SydneySentinel · Answer

In certain states, no. In my country, it's hands free only.

Rangers · Answer

Here, they can if they're stopped. But it's still annoying when they do that because I have to beep at them to get their attention to the fact that we have a green light.

GreenGold1992 · Answer

they do, but they shouldn't, if only it were more reinforced by the law

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I mean we can DO whatever we want... is it legal? No🤷‍♀️

Tonythecreator · Answer

Nah you get a big ass fine in Canada. People still do it though

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes they use them where i live but i do think they should be allowed for emergency purposes only.

clampfan101 · Answer

Any country that thinks it should be legal needs to hit the road. lol

worldscolide · Answer

Where I'm from it can lead to arrest and license revocation.

coolbreeze · Answer

No you get a ticket in my area if caught.

lalaLiza · Answer

No it's illegal (unless it's hands free) and I'm glad that it is. So many innocent lives are lost because of distracted driving.

scooogy · Answer

Of course they can. I'm just waiting for a fuel tank they crash into for some very few seconds of instagram.

UncleBumbleF_K · Answer

Yes, they can. But it usually results in death/injury or a fine.

stardust101 · Answer

Not unless they want a huge fine!

Napoly_Lover · Answer

This question is rude, for those who get hit or killed when someone drives their car wherever in the world, don’t use your phone when driving.

blk_paradox · Answer

No most states have banned it unless you have certain jobs like cops or EMTs.

qefvzhkvnk · Answer

No, and they shouldn't be

MistiGal · Answer

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

MrHopper · Answer

It's illegal to do anything with your phone

AngelLily · Answer

It's illegal to text and drive where im from.

bimmy5000 · Answer

In my state its banned.

lesleyl95 · Answer

It is illegal but some people still try to do it

alice55 · Answer

It's illegal but they still do so anyway

JosyJosy · Answer

Can yes, it shouldn't be done, but it happens

ItsAMeA · Answer

No. But that doesn't stop them sadly.

Mrblooo · Answer

Nope illegal. I live in the USA

cntryrob · Answer

Not legally in the USA but they do it daily

poonhound820 · Answer

They can but they shouldn't

Molly417 · Answer

they shouldn't but they do :(

aeiou22 · Answer

It's illegal, but people still do it anyway

valentine74 · Answer

No it's stupid and dangerous to attempt it

BillieJean1070 · Answer

Only in hands free mode.

adamski24 · Answer

No, it's not allowed

Cryptconfessions · Answer

No but they still do it and get away with it.

Luukas · Answer

So many uses... But law says no...

Shahax · Answer

Still illegal

Anonymous · Answer

No but peoplw do anyway

Agape93 · Answer

No it’s illegal.

Anonymous · Answer

They can't, they shouldn't, but they do...

Kathleenacasey · Answer

No they can't

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