Massachusetts Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Phone Use While Driving in states bordering Massachusetts

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

• ConnecticutRestricted

  Connecticut bans handheld phone use for all drivers — you have to use a hands-free setup instead. See Conn. Gen. Stat. 14-296aa.

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: jud.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →

• New HampshireRestricted

  New Hampshire bans handheld use of a mobile electronic device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (RSA 265:79-c).

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gc.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

• New YorkRestricted

  New York bans handheld phone use and the use of portable electronic devices for all drivers; hands-free is required (NY VTL 1225-c for phones, 1225-d for portable electronic devices).

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →

• Rhode IslandRestricted

  Rhode Island bans handheld phone use, including talking, for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (R.I.G.L. 31-22-31). Texting is banned too (31-22-30).

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →

• VermontRestricted

  Vermont requires hands-free driving: you can't use a portable electronic device in your hand while driving, and that includes when you are stopped in traffic (23 VSA 1095b).

  Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →