A 2-minute lesson from the Ohio course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Penalties for phone use climb fast with repeat offenses, and they double in work zones. For drivers under 18, the rule is simpler and stricter: no electronic devices at all, even hands-free.
Penalties for drivers 18+ (offenses counted within two years)
Penalties for drivers 18+ (offenses counted within two years)
A 17-year-old is stuck in a traffic jam and sends a quick text. That's illegal even though the car isn't moving; under 18 you can't use devices in a traffic jam or at a light. A first violation means a 60-day suspension and a $150 fine.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What is the penalty for a first phone-use offense in two years for a driver 18 or older?
3 points and up to a $250 fine
2 points and up to a $150 fine
4 points and up to a $500 fine
No points, just a warning
Answer: 2 points and up to a $150 fine
A first offense in two years carries 2 points and up to a $150 fine.