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Is it legal to have one earbud in while driving?
I love rockin’ out while I’m driving, but my car doesn’t have an aux cord. I’ve been listening to music on my earbuds instead—but just in one ear. Is this legal?
Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Nothing better than a good playlist! I’m a Justin Bieber gal, myself. Laws differ by state. In many states, it is legal to have one earbud in while driving, while in other states it is explicitly illegal.
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However, you should be aware that driving with headphones in your ears is dangerous because it dulls your senses and distracts you from the road. And if you break your state’s headphone law, you could be ticketed and fined.
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