NEW CELL PHONE LAWS IN LOUISIANA
Beginning August 1, 2025, Louisiana drivers will have to comply with new laws dealing with cellphone use while driving. From that day forward, Louisiana has officially banned the use of handheld cellphones while you are driving, but there are limited exceptions.
WHAT IS BANNED AND WHAT IS ALLOWED?
- No matter the reason, you can’t hold your cellphone as a driver while the vehicle is in motion. Scrolling, texting, searching, emailing, posting, and other activities that require you to hold or touch your phone are now illegal.
- You can use hands free systems like Car Play or other voice activated activities that may be available. This applies to voice commands. You can use phone navigation apps that are viewed hands-free and also stream music.
WHAT ARE KEY EXCEPTIONS?
PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO COMPLY AND BE SAFER?
The purpose of the hands-free cell phone use laws are to promote safer driving by reducing distractions. Can’t live without looking at your phone, you know who you are, and think you will have a hard time with this law? Practice safe driving by follow these tips and focus on the road.
