<P> No state bans all cell phone use for all drivers . However , California , Connecticut , Delaware , Hawaii , Illinois , Maryland , Nevada , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , Oregon , Vermont , Washington , West Virginia ( plus Washington , D.C. , Puerto Rico , Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands ) prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones while driving . 36 states and Washington , D.C. ban all cell phone use by newer drivers ; while 19 states and Washington , D.C. prohibit any cell phone use by school bus drivers if children are present . </P>
what are the laws in new york regarding texting or phoning while driving
prohibit all drivers from using hand - held cell phones