State law prohibits drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating a vehicle. Calls on handheld devices to report an emergency are permitted (WA Rev. Code Sec. 46.61.667).
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State law prohibits all drivers from writing, sending, or reading text messages while operating a vehicle. Sending text messages to report an emergency is permitted (WA Rev. Code Sec. 46.61.668).