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Vermont Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)
Restricted: Vermont requires hands-free driving: you can't use a portable electronic device in your hand while driving, and that includes when you are stopped in traffic (23 VSA 1095b).
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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