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Kentucky Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Conditional: Kentucky bans texting while driving but not handheld calls.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

Kentucky bans texting while driving but not handheld calls. You can't write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving (KRS 189.292). Adults may still hold the phone to talk.

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