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California Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: California bans handheld phone use for all drivers — you can only use your phone hands-free.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

California bans handheld phone use for all drivers — you can only use your phone hands-free. See Calif. Veh. Code 23123.5.

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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