Vermont and Georgia join 26 other states in banning texting while driving

June 8, 2010

June 8, 2010—Vermont and Georgia became the 27th and 28th states, respectively, to pass legislation banning text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.

The new law was effective as of June 1 in Vermont and will be effective in Georgia as of July 1.

A detailed list of states with cell phone laws is available through the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) at iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx.

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