← Louisiana driving laws›Phone Use While Driving

Louisiana Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Louisiana bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Louisiana bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The ban took effect August 1, 2025 (HB 519 / Act 288). R.S. 32:59 bars operating a wireless device while driving; 32:300.5 was repealed.

Official source: legis.la.gov →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardGet a push the moment Louisiana law changes — or when you cross into a state where it's different. Free.Get the free app

LawLert is an independent app, not affiliated with any government — informational only, not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.