Restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device or a hands-free wireless telephone or device while operating a motor vehicle. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is under eighteen (18) years of age may use a wireless telecommunications device or a hands-free wireless telephone or device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device or a hands-free wireless telephone or device while operating a motor vehicle. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is under eighteen (18) years of age may use a wireless telecommunications device or a hands-free wireless telephone or device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1.