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What is the Hands-Free Law?
House Bill 673 also known as the "Hands Free Law" was passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal.  The Hands Free Law will take effect on July 1, 2018.  The following is a brief description what the law states.

  • A driver cannot have a phone in their hand or use any part of their body to support their phone. Drivers can only use their phones to make or receive phone calls by using speakerphone, earpiece, wireless headphone, phone is connected to vehicle or an electronic watch. GPS navigation devices are allowed.
  • Headsets and earpieces can only be worn for communication purposes and not for listening to music or other entertainment.
  • A driver may not send or read any text-based communication unless using voice-based communication that automatically converts message to a written text or is being used for navigation or GPS
  • A driver may not write, send or read any text messages, e-mails, social media or internet data content.
  • A driver may not watch a video unless it is for navigation.
  • A driver may not record a video (continuously running dash cams are exempt).
  • Music streaming apps can be used provided the driver activates and programs them when they are parked.  Drivers cannot touch their phones to do anything to their music apps when they are on the road.  Music streaming apps that include video also are not allowed since drivers cannot watch videos when on the road.  Drivers can listen to and program music streaming apps that are connected to and controlled through their vehicle's radio.
Exceptions To The Law:
    1. Reporting a traffic crash, medical emergency, fire, criminal activity or hazardous road conditions.
    2. An employee or contractor of an utility service provider acting within the scope of their employment while responding to an  utility emergency.
    3. A first responder (law enforcement, fire, EMS) during the performance of their official duties.
    4. When in a lawfully parked vehicle-this DOES NOT include vehicles stopped for traffic signals and stop signs on the public roadway.
Fines/Penalties:
    First conviction: $50, one point on a license.

    Second conviction: $100, two points on a license.

    Third conviction: $150, three points on a license.