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Minnesota Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

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

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Minnesota bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free only. The ban took effect August 1, 2019. Minn. Stat. 169.475 bars holding a wireless communications device with one or both hands.

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