<P> No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers . However , California , Connecticut , Delaware , Hawaii , Illinois , Maryland , Nevada , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , Oregon , Vermont , Washington , West Virginia ( plus Washington , D.C. , Puerto Rico , Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ) prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones while driving . 36 states and Washington , D.C. ban all cell phone use by newer drivers ; while 19 states and Washington , D.C. prohibit any cell phone use by school bus drivers if children are present . </P>
<P> No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers . However , California , Connecticut , Delaware , Hawaii , Illinois , Maryland , Nevada , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , Oregon , Vermont , Washington , West Virginia ( plus Washington , D.C. , Puerto Rico , Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ) prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones while driving . 36 states and Washington , D.C. ban all cell phone use by newer drivers ; while 19 states and Washington , D.C. prohibit any cell phone use by school bus drivers if children are present . </P>
what are the laws in new york regarding texting or phoning while driving
what are the laws in new york regarding texting or phoning while driving
prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones
prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones