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Washington Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)
Restricted: Washington requires hands-free driving: using a personal electronic device — holding it or engaging with it — while driving is a traffic infraction (RCW 46.61.672).
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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