Texas Sucks and New Car

Last I heard any form of using your cell phone within the city limits of chicago can get you fined.

I think the law over here is that if you're caught using anything other than a hands-free phone whilst driving, you get a fine of £60 ($119), and three points on your licence.

You can also get the fine and points if you don't have proper control of the vehicle whilst using a hands-free phone, and the police see you driving poorly.

The tests show that accidents that happen due to someone being on their cell phone is because they were focused on the conversation, not because they were driving with one hand.

It's not illegal in Texas, though some cities have ordinances against it. You can't talk on a non-hands free phone while driving in Dallas, for instance.