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Delaware Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Delaware bans handheld electronic device use for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Delaware bans handheld electronic device use for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead. See 21 Del. C. 4176C.

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Phone Use While Driving in states bordering Delaware

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandRestricted
Maryland bans handheld use for all drivers while in motion — hands-free only. Under Md. Transp. 21-1124.2 you may not use your hands to use a handheld phone, except to start or end a call.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
New JerseyRestricted
New Jersey bans handheld use of a wireless phone or other device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaRestricted
Under Paul Miller's Law, Pennsylvania bans handheld use of any interactive mobile device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead. The law took effect June 5, 2025 with warnings only in its first year, and $50 fines began June 5, 2026 (75 Pa.C.S. 3316.1).
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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