Country
|
Banned |
Notes |
| Australia | Yes | Banned in all states - fines vary though. |
| Austria | Yes | Fines vary - up to US$22 per incident |
| Belgium | Yes | Phones can be used without a hands-free unit when the car is stationary - but not while in traffic (such as at traffic lights) |
| Brazil | Yes | Ban imposed Jan. 2001 |
| Canada | Variable | Banned in Newfoundland (Dec2002) fines up to C$180 - Banned in Québec (Apr 2008) fines up to C$100. |
| Chile | Yes | |
| China | Yes | Reported to be covered by general "good driving practice" legislation. |
| Czech Republic | Yes | |
| Denmark | Yes | Ban imposed July 1998 - US$60 fine for infringements |
| Finland | Yes | Ban imposed January 2003 - US$55 fine for infringements |
| France | Yes | Banned 2003, EUR40 fine per infraction |
| Germany | Yes | Ban imposed Feb. 2001 - usage allowed without a hands-free unit only when the engine is switched off. Fine of €40 per infraction |
| Greece | Yes | |
| Hungary | Yes | Not often implemented by the police |
| Ireland | Yes | Banned, with a US$380 and/or up to 3 months imprisonment on a third offence. Handsfree kits allowed, although that is subject to review. |
| Israel | Yes | |
| Italy | Yes | Fines of up to US$124 per infraction |
| Mexico | Partial | Ban in Mexico City |
| Netherlands | Yes | Fines up to €2,000 or two weeks in jail |
| New Zealand | Being debated | Under debate - consultation being sought from interested parties |
| Norway | Yes | Fines of over $600 per infraction |
| Poland | Yes | Fine of PLN200 ($100) - can be higher if contested. |
| Portugal | Yes | |
| Romania | Yes | |
| South Africa | Yes | |
| Spain | Yes | |
| Sweden | No | |
| Switzerland | Yes | |
| UK | Yes | Banned from December 2003 |