Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are not permitted to use any type of:

Drivers who are 16 or 17 years of age are not permitted to use any type of cell phone or mobile electronic device while driving, including hands-free devices. The DMV will suspend the driver license of a 16- or 17-year-old for any conviction of using a cell phone or text messaging device while driving.
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