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Maryland Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Handheld ban for all drivers in motion; hands-free only.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Handheld ban for all drivers in motion; hands-free only. Md. Transp. 21-1124.2: may not use hands to use a handheld phone except to start/end a call.

Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov →

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