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Are bluetooth headphones illegal when driving?

My car stereo’s broken, but I love to listen to music when I’m on the road! Is it illegal to wear bluetooth headphones illegal when you’re driving?

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Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We certainly know how important it is to have good traveling music—condolences on your stereo!
Whether or not you can listen to your bluetooth headphones while driving will depend on where you are. While some states don’t prohibit driving with headphones, there are some that do!
Always check the laws where you are headed to make sure you don’t find yourself on the receiving end of a [distracted driving ticket] (
https://getjerry.com/advice/how-much-a-distracted-driving-ticket-costs-you-in-the-long-run-by-cheryl-knight
).
However, even in the states where it’s legal to wear bluetooth headphones while you’re driving, it’s probably safer to avoid them so you can be tuned in to what’s happening on the road around you.
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