Citations for Arizona distracted driving law start New Year s Day
and last updated 2020-12-30 19:30:18-05
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) â Drivers can get a ticket for handling a phone no matter where they are in Arizona starting January 1.
The state law will replace Tucsonâs ordinance.
âYouâre not allowed to text message, you are not allowed to use maps, obviously any social media,â Tucson Police Spokesperson Sgt. Richard Gradillas said. âWeâve had Snapchat while driving, a lot of unsafe behaviors.â
It is illegal to talk or text on a cellphone while driving unless it is in a hands-free mode. The law says you also canât touch your tablets or music and gaming devices.