<Tr> <Td> Hawaii </Td> <Td> July 1, 2013 </Td> <Td> Illegal to use most electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle </Td> <Td> $200 for a first offense </Td> <Td> The State of Hawaii does not use a point system, so texting while driving violations will not access any points assessed on a driver's license, and because this penalty is not deemed to be a traffic infraction, it has no effect on one's driving record . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Idaho </Td> <Td> July 1, 2012 </Td> <Td> Illegal for all drivers </Td> <Td> Anyone who violates this law will be guilty of an infraction and will not result in any violation point counts as it is as prescribed in section 49 - 326, of Idaho Code . Additionally a conviction will not be deemed as a moving traffic violation for the purpose of establishing rates of motor vehicle insurance that is charged by a casualty insurer . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Illinois </Td> <Td> January 1, 2010 </Td> <Td> Illegal for all drivers to use handheld devices . Only hands - free devices such as speakerphones, Bluetooth, and headsets are permitted . In addition to the ban on using handheld devices, all cell phone use is prohibited while driving in a school zone, in a construction zone, and all cell phone use is prohibited for novice drivers . Texting is prohibited for all drivers in Illinois . </Td> <Td> Violation fines start at $75 </Td> <Td> This is a Primary Law, which means that the driver can receive a ticket for the violation without other traffic violations taking place (such as speeding). </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Indiana </Td> <Td> July 1, 2011 </Td> <Td> All drivers prohibited from reading or sending text messages . Drivers under 18 prohibited from using cell phones for any purpose . Up to $500 fine . </Td> <Td> Up to $500 fine . </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr>

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