New California Law Cracks Down on Distracted Driving: Holding Your . . . The “no touch” ruling states that holding a phone for any reason, including for navigation or maps, is a violation of the state’s hands-free law California enforces stricter ‘No Touch’ phone law to curb distracted driving incidents (Bakersfield Eyewitness News – June 16, 2025) (Web Article) Search
Holding Phone While Driving Is Illegal: No-Touch Law Explained The new “no-touch” ruling makes it clear, holding a phone for any purpose, even for navigation, violates California’s hands-free law Here’s what is illegal for California drivers: Holding your phone for any purpose while driving, whether for navigation, music, or checking notifications
Distracted Driving | Office of Traffic Safety - California In California, you cannot use a cell phone or similar electronic communication device while holding it in your hand You can only use it in a hands-free manner, such as speaker phone or voice commands, but never while holding it
Its official—a new traffic law called the “Touch Law” has been enacted . . . Starting June 5, 2025, thirty-one states will launch or reinforce their laws on road safety In this case, we are talking about those that will prohibit touching a cell phone while driving (even if you are stopped at a traffic light) Penalties and the possibility of points on the license aim to stop distracted driving, responsible for 3,275 deaths in 2023…