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Utah Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Conditional: Utah bans handheld texting, dialing, internet use, video, and data entry while driving, but handheld voice calls are still allowed (Utah Code 41-6a-1716).

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Phone Use While Driving in states bordering Utah

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona bans handheld use for all drivers — hands-free is required instead. See Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-914.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoRestricted
Colorado bans handheld mobile device use for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead. The ban took effect in 2025 (SB24-065, Colo. Rev. Stat. 42-4-239).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: codot.gov · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoRestricted
Idaho bans handheld use of a mobile electronic device for all drivers and requires hands-free use instead (Idaho Code 49-1401A).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada bans handheld use — talking, texting, and data — for all drivers, and requires hands-free use statewide (NRS 484B.165).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico bans texting while driving for all drivers: you may not read or view a text, email or instant message, or manually type anything on a handheld device (NMSA 1978, 66-7-374). …
Verified Sep 9, 2026 · Source: nmonesource.com · Full New Mexico rule →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming bans texting only: you can't write, send, or read a text-based message while driving. Handheld calls and voice use are allowed (Wyo. Stat. 31-5-237).
Verified Jul 22, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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