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Can you talk on the phone while driving in Massachusetts?

I travel for work and get bored on the road. There are only so many podcasts I can listen to. I’d like to use this time to catch up with friends, but I don’t want to get a ticket for being on my phone. Can I talk on the phone in Massachusetts while I’m driving?

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Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s tempting to make a quick call behind the wheel—especially during a long trip. The good news is you can talk on the phone while driving in
Massachusetts
if your device is in hands-free mode.
Here’s how to check if your device is in hands-free mode:
  • Is your device connected to your car via Bluetooth?
  • Can you have a conversation through your car’s audio system?
  • Are you able to mount your phone and use the speakerphone option?
As long as you’re not touching the phone, you should be free to have a phone conversation while you’re driving. It helps to use a voice assistant to dial the phone and a vent or dash mount to hold it in place somewhere convenient.
Some cars even allow you to sync your address book. If that’s the case, you can navigate your contact list with your steering wheel.
On the off chance you do get a ticket for using your device, you’re not doomed to paying high
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