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Rhode Island Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)
Restricted: Rhode Island bans handheld phone use, including talking, for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (R.I.G.L. 31-22-31).
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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).
Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →
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