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Maine Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

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

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Maine bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The ban took effect September 19, 2019. 29-A MRSA 2121 prohibits holding a handheld electronic device while driving.

Official source: legislature.maine.gov →

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Phone Use While Driving in states bordering Maine

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

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 →

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