[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Before the Hands-Free Georgia Act went into effect, drivers over 18 could use cell phones while driving. The only exception was that texting and driving was illegal. The new law made cell phone use illegal for anyone behind the wheel, not just minor drivers.  By law, drivers cannot hold a phone or have any part of a phone touching their body while driving. Texting remains prohibited, though you can use voice-to-text. Violations can lead to traffic citations and points on your driver\u2019s license. Drivers can also be held legally responsible for any crashes they cause by texting while driving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"You cannot touch a cell phone while driving except to call 911. Drivers can talk on the phone using hands-free methods, like answering the phone via their car\u2019s voice controls.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Drivers cannot text at a red light or stop sign while stationary. The texting and driving ban applies to drivers operating a motor vehicle. Even when stopped at a red light, the driver still controls the car and should remain aware of their surroundings.  Cell phone use is allowed when the vehicle is parked in a driveway, parking lot, or other parking space or when the ignition is turned off.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Yes, voice-to-text is allowed if the driver does not have to touch their phone to use it. If they can initiate \u201ctype\u201d and send the text with their voice, that is allowed under the Hands-Free law.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Georgia?","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is Georgia's Hands-Free Law?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer"},"Answer Question"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is It Illegal to Even Have the Phone in My Hand While Driving?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can You Text at a Red Light in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer2"},"Answer Question2"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can You Use Voice-to-Text While Driving?","acceptedAnswer":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Answer3"},"Answer Question3"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#Question3"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Georgia?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/is-texting-while-driving-illegal-in-georgia\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]