Use of mobile phone or electronic device by operator who is under 18:

Chapter 90 Section 8M

- This law covers any mobile phone, including a hands-free device, and any mobile electronic device (including texting device, a pager, PDA, laptop, video games and digital cameras, etc.)

- Only exception: Emergency use for disabled vehicle or accident, medical attention, police/emergency services needed

Penalty:

-1st Offense: $100 Citation; RMV 60 day suspension and attitude course.

- 2nd Offense: $250 Citation; 180 day suspension.

- 3rd Offense: $500 Citation; 1 year suspension.

Mobile phone use as an adult operator without having at least one hand on the steering wheel:

Chapter 90 Section 13:

- 1st Offense: $35 Citation

- 2nd Offense within 12 months: $75 Citation

- 3rd Offense within 12 months: $150 Citation

Texting while operating a vehicle: The operator used an electronic device or mobile phone to manually compose, send or read an electronic message:

Chapter 90 Section 13B:

- 1st Offense: $100 Citation

- 2nd Offense: $250 Citation

- 3rd Offense: $500 Citation