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Ohio Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: Ohio bans holding or using any electronic wireless device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Ohio bans holding or using any electronic wireless device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead. The ban dates from 2023 (O.R.C. 4511.204).

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