9 states ban cellphone use while driving. Is yours on the list?

8. Utah

Utah has a jurisdiction-wide ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving, though drivers may use a headset or other hand-free communication device.

A driver may be pulled over for reading or writing a text message while driving, but the officer must have another reason to stop the operator for speaking on a mobile phone.

The offense in Utah is called "careless driving," which is a moving violation and includes other behaviors of a distracted driver, such as eating, drinking, or smoking.

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