Most states have laws in place to encourage safe driving and penalize distracted driving. Some states ban handheld cell phone usage for all drivers, while others enforce rules for specific driving zones and inexperienced drivers. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 48 states ban texting while driving, 24 banned all handheld devices while driving and 37 states plus Washington, D.C., ban all cell phone use for inexperienced drivers. If you move or vacation in a different state, you may want to check with local law enforcement or the DMV to learn about the cell phone laws in your area.