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Can you talk on the phone while driving in Georgia?
I’m moving to Georgia soon, and my work requires that I talk on the phone a lot. This means I often find myself chatting while I’m driving around and running errands. Is it legal to talk on the phone while driving in Georgia?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Before you move, be sure you’ve got your cell set up for hands-free use, because it’s illegal to talk on the phone while driving in
Georgia
. Using a handheld device of any kind when behind the wheel is considered distracted driving
. If you’re caught with a phone in hand while driving, you face the following penalties:
- First offense: $50 fine and 1 point on your license
- Second offense: $100 fine and 2 points on your license
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