No Talking While Driving – On Cell Phones National group wants to ban all cell phones while driving, even hands-free Published January 12, 2009 • Updated on January 13, 2009 at 7:22 am ...

On July 1, two more states will ban drivers from talking on a cell phone they use a hands-free device. The debate on whether these laws prevent accidents is sure to heat up. IE 11 is not supported.

Using a cell phone while driving is considered bad form, 47 states ban texting, 15 states prohibit hand-held cell phone use, and oddly enough a few states restrict these bans only to novice drivers – ...

Drivers talking on handheld cell phones could soon face tougher punishment. "I would hate to come head on with someone who is texting or on the phone," said Nina Land, Maryland driver.

View full size Don Ryan/The Associated Press Way back in 2009, when this photo was taken, it was still legal in Oregon to drive while talking on a cell phone. Now, it's not -- unless you're using ...