Survey of cell phone legislation by country
· By: Drivers.com staff
· Date: 2000-04-15
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This survey was initiated in April, 2000. Traffic safety experts and other contacts in various countries were asked whether they know of legislation in their own or other countries. The survey results will be updated and new information added from time to time. In the interests of accuracy we will continue to crosscheck our information and add details about additional countries which pass legislation or put legislation forward.
If you have information to add to this survey please contact us at pde@drivers.com
Australia: |
All states except Western Australia have banned the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving. |
Austria: |
Hand-held phone use banned |
Belgium: |
In process of making law |
Brazil: |
Has legislation against cell phone use while driving |
Britain: |
Has legislation against cell phone use while driving |
Chile: |
Has legislation against cell phone use while driving |
Finland: |
Survey completed recently. Older legislation against wireless devices may cover cell phones ( Note ) |
Israel: |
Has legislation against hand-held cell phone use while driving ( Note ) |
Italy: |
Has legislation against cell phone use while driving |
Japan: |
Legislation came into effect on November 1, 1999 ( Note ) |
Netherlands: |
Member of parliament currently working on a proposal |
Norway: |
Hand-held mobile phones banned after March 15. 2000. After March 15, all phones in cars must be "handsfree" and firmly mounted-for instance on the dashboard. |
Portugal: |
Has legislation against hand-held car phone use |
Russia: |
Has legislation against hand-held car phone use |
South Africa: |
Has legislation against hand-held car phone use |
Spain: |
Has legislation against cell phone use while driving |
Switzerland: |
Has legislation against use of hand-held wireless phones ( Note ) |
USA: |
New York state has legislation against hand-held car phone use |
