Full question:
Is use of cellular phone while driving permitted in District of Columbia?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: District of Columbia
Answer:
In the District of Columbia, all drivers are prohibited from using handheld cell phones while driving. This includes all holders of learner’s permits and specifically bans school bus drivers from using cell phones. Additionally, all drivers are banned from texting while driving. Using cell phones while driving can significantly distract drivers, and texting is particularly dangerous as it requires taking eyes off the road. In the District of Columbia, texting while driving is banned for all drivers, similar to laws in fourteen other states.
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