Your Phone Behind the Wheel

No one, while driving a vehicle in motion on the traveled portion of a roadway, writes, sends or reads text based communication on a personal communication device, such as a text message, instant message or email.

• §KRS 189.292StatuteUse of personal communication device prohibited while operating motor vehicle in motion on traveled portion of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulationsOpens apps.legislature.ky.gov ↗

• The rule does not cover a phone's navigation feature, a navigation system built into the vehicle, or reading or entering a number or name to make a call.
• Texting to report illegal activity, summon medical help or law enforcement, or prevent injury is excepted.
• A driver under eighteen does not use a personal communication device at all while moving, except to summon medical help or police in an emergency.

• §KRS 189.292StatuteUse of personal communication device prohibited while operating motor vehicle in motion on traveled portion of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulationsOpens apps.legislature.ky.gov ↗
• §KRS 189.294StatuteUse of personal communication device by minor prohibited while operating motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped in motion on traveled portion of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulationsOpens apps.legislature.ky.gov ↗

The fine is $25 for a first offense and $50 for each one after.

• §KRS 189.990StatutePenaltiesOpens apps.legislature.ky.gov ↗